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Sirach 34:11-17 Common English Bible (CEB)

11. but those who have traveledhave become more clever.

12. I have seen a lot in my wandering,and I understand more than I can tell.

13. I’ve often been in danger,close to death,and I was savedbecause of these experiences.

14. The spirit of those who fear the Lordwill live,

15. because their hope is in the onewho saves them.

16. Those who fear the Lordwon’t be timid about anything;they will never turn coward,because the Lord is their hope.

17. The souls of those who fear the Lordare favored.

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