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Ecclesiasticus 40:18-25 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

18. The life of a labourer that is content with what he hath, shall be sweet, and in it thou shalt find a treasure.

19. Children, and the building of a city shall establish a name, but a blameless wife shall be counted above them both.

20. Wine and music rejoice the heart, but the love of wisdom is above them both.

21. The flute and the psaltery make a sweet melody, but a pleasant tongue is above them both.

22. Thy eye desireth favour and beauty, but more than these green sown fields.

23. A friend and companion meeting together in season, but above them both is a wife with her husband.

24. Brethren are a help in the time of trouble, but mercy shall deliver more than they.

25. Gold and silver make the feet stand sure: but wise counsel is above them both.

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