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Sirach 51:32-38 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

32. Why are you reluctant? And what do you have to say about these things? Your souls are exceedingly thirsty!

33. I have opened my mouth, and I have spoken. Buy wisdom for yourselves without silver,

34. and subject your neck to her yoke, and let your soul accept her discipline. For she is close enough to be found.

35. See with your own eyes how I have labored only a little, and have found much rest for myself.

36. Take up discipline, as if it were a great sum of money, and possess an abundance of gold in her.

37. Let your soul rejoice in his mercy. For you will not be confounded by his praise.

38. Accomplish your work before the time. And he will give you your reward in his time.

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