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Sirach 15:6-12 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

6. She will store up in him a treasure of rejoicing and exultation, and she will cause him to inherit an everlasting name.

7. But foolish men will not take hold of her. And though understanding men will meet her, foolish men will not catch sight of her. For she is far from arrogance and deceit.

8. Lying men will be wary of her. But men who speak the truth will be found with her, and they will have success, even when examined by God.

9. Praise is not beautiful in the mouth of a sinner.

10. For wisdom was sent from God. And praise will stand before the wisdom of God, and praise will abound in the mouths of the faithful, and the sovereign Lord will give praise to wisdom.

11. You should not say: "It is because of God that wisdom is absent." For you should not do what he detests.

12. You should not say: "He has led me astray." For the impious are of no use to him.

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