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Ecclesiasticus 39:10-16 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

10. And he shall direct his counsel, and his knowledge, and in his secrets shall he meditate.

11. He shall shew forth the discipline he hath learned, and shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord.

12. Many shall praise his wisdom, and it shall never be forgotten.

13. The memory of him shall not depart away, and his name shall be in request from generation to generation.

14. Nations shall declare his wisdom, and the church shall shew forth his praise.

15. If he continue, he shall leave a name above a thousand: and if he rest, it shall be to his advantage.

16. I will yet meditate that I may declare: for I am filled as with a holy transport.

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