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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 25:1-2 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

1. There are three things in which I take special delight — things that are beautiful to the Lord and human beings alike:brothers who get along with each other,neighbours who are friends,and a married couple who are happy together.

2. There are three kinds of people I cannot stand, whose behaviour I find highly offensive:poor people who are arrogant,rich people who lie,and foolish old men who commit adultery.

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