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Ecclesiasticus 15:5-9 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

5. And in the midst of the church she shall open his mouth, and shall fill him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding, and shall clothe him with a robe of glory.

6. She shall heap upon him a treasure of joy and gladness, and shall cause him to inherit an everlasting name.

7. But foolish men shall not obtain her, and wise men shall meet her, foolish men shall not see her: for she is far from pride and deceit.

8. Lying men shall not be mindful of her: but men that speak truth shall be found with her, and shall advance, even till they come to the sight of God.

9. Praise is not seemly in the mouth of a sinner:

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