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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 33:1-9 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

1. No evil will ever come to those who fears the Lord; however often danger comes, the Lord will come to their rescue.

2. A person who has no use for the Law hasn't any sense, and anyone who is insincere about it is going to be tossed about like a boat in a storm.

3. If you are wise, you will believe in the Law; you will find it as reliable as the sacred lots.

4. Prepare what you are going to say and people will listen to you. Use what you have learnt before you start talking.

5. A foolish person's mind works like a cartwheel, going round and round in circles.

6. A sarcastic friend is like a wild horse that neighs no matter who tries to ride him.

7. Why are some days holier than others, even though the same sun rises on every day of the year?

8. It is because the Lord made them different by setting them apart as religious holidays and festivals.

9. He made some days holy and important, and made other days ordinary.

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