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Sirach 51:25-30 Common English Bible (CEB)

25. I opened my mouth and said,"Acquire her for yourselveswithout money.

26. Place your neck under her yoke,and let your soulreceive instruction.It is found close at hand."

27. See for yourselves that I have laboreda little,and I have found much rest for myself.

28. Invest in your educationwith a great amount of silver,and with it you will acquire much gold.

29. May your whole being take delightin God’s mercy,and may you never be ashamedwhen you praise him.

30. Accomplish your work in good time,and he will give you your rewardin his time.

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