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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 6:20-25 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

20. Undisciplined people find Wisdom's demands too hard and don't have enough determination to meet them.

21. Her requirements are a burden heavier than they are willing to bear, and they quickly lay them aside.

22. “Discipline” means just that — discipline, and not many people are able to discipline themselves.

23. My child, listen to me and take my advice.

24. Put Wisdom's chains round your feet and her yoke round your neck.

25. Carry her on your shoulder and don't be resentful of her bonds.

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