27. There are two nations which my soul abhorreth: and the third is no nation, which I hate:
28. They that sit on mount Seir, and the Philistines, and the foolish people that dwell in Sichem.
29. Jesus the son of Sirach, of Jerusalem, hath written in this book the doctrine of wisdom and instruction, who renewed wisdom from his heart.
30. Blessed is he that is conversant in these good things: and he that layeth them up in his heart, shall be wise always.
31. For if he do them, he shall be strong to do all things: because the light of God guideth his steps.