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Sirach 14:1-5 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Happy are thosewho haven’t slipped in their speechand who haven’t been stabbedwith pain for their sins.

2. Happy are thosewhose spirit hasn’t condemned them,and who haven’t given up their hope.

3. Wealth isn’t good for a mean person.What use is moneyto a begrudging person?

4. Those who deny themselvescollect for others,and others will live luxuriouslywith their goods.

5. Those who are evil to themselves,to whom will they be good?They will never enjoy their money.

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