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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 11:19-21 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

19. He says to himself, “Now I can finally sit back and enjoy what I have worked for.” But he has no idea how long it will be before he must die and leave his wealth to others.

20. Stand by your duty and stick at it; grow old at your work.

21. Don't be jealous of what sinners achieve; just stick to your own work, and trust the Lord. It is very easy for the Lord to make a poor person suddenly rich.

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