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Sirach 40:10-20
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Sirach 40:10-20
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10
These things are created for the wicked, and for their sakes came the flood.
11
All things that are of the earth shall turn to the earth again: and that which is of the waters doth return into the sea.
12
All bribery and injustice shall be blotted out: but true dealing shall endure for ever.
13
The goods of the unjust shall be dried up like a river, and shall vanish with noise, like a great thunder in rain.
14
While he openeth his hand he shall rejoice: so shall transgressors come to nought.
15
The children of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches: but are as unclean roots upon a hard rock.
16
The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.
17
Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, and mercifulness endureth for ever.
18
To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.
19
Children and the building of a city continue a man's name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.
20
Wine and musick rejoice the heart: but the love of wisdom is above them both.
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