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Sirach 1:36-40 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

36. You should not be incredulous to the fear of the Lord. And you should not draw close to him with a duplicitous heart.

37. You should not be a hypocrite in the sight of men. And you should not scandalize with your lips.

38. Attend to these things, otherwise you may fall and bring dishonor to your soul.

39. And then God may uncover your secrets, and he may cast you down forcefully in the midst of the congregation.

40. For you drew near to the Lord wickedly, and your heart was filled with deceit and falseness.

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