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Sirach 23:34-38 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

34. This woman will be led into the assembly, and she will be stared at by her children.

35. Her children will not take root, and her branches will not produce fruit.

36. She will leave behind her memory as a curse, and her infamy will not be wiped away.

37. And those who are left behind will acknowledge that there is nothing better than the fear of God, and that there is nothing sweeter than to have respect for the commandments of the Lord.

38. It is a great glory to follow the Lord. For length of days will be received from him.

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