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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 38:14-16 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

14. The doctor's prayer is that the Lord will make him able to ease his patients' pain and make them well again.

15. As for the person who sins against his Creator, he deserves to be sick.

16. My child, when someone dies, you should mourn. Weep and wail to show how deeply you feel the loss. Prepare the body in the proper way and be present at the burial.

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