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Sirach 38:3-13
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Sirach 38:3-13
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The skill of the physician shall lift up his head: and in the sight of great men he shall be in admiration.
4
The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them.
5
Was not the water made sweet with wood, that the virtue thereof might be known?
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And he hath given men skill, that he might be honoured in his marvellous works.
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With such doth he heal and taketh away their pains.
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Of such doth the apothecary make a confection; and of his works there is no end; and from him is peace over all the earth,
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My son, in thy sickness be not negligent: but pray unto the Lord, and he will make thee whole.
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Leave off from sin, and order thine hands aright, and cleanse thy heart from all wickedness.
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Give a sweet savour, and a memorial of fine flour; and make a fat offering, as not being.
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Then give place to the physician, for the Lord hath created him: let him not go from thee, for thou hast need of him.
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There is a time when in their hands there is good success.
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