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Ben Sira 3:23-31 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

23. In matters that are beyond you do not meddle,when you have been shown more than you can understand.

24. Indeed, many are the conceits of human beings;evil imaginations lead them astray.

25. Without the pupil of the eye, light is missing;without knowledge, wisdom is missing.

26. A stubborn heart will fare badly in the end;those who love danger will perish in it.

27. A stubborn heart will have many a hurt;adding sin to sin is madness.

28. When the proud are afflicted, there is no cure;for they are offshoots of an evil plant.

29. The mind of the wise appreciates proverbs,and the ear that listens to wisdom rejoices.

30. As water quenches a flaming fire,so almsgiving atones for sins.

31. The kindness people have done crosses their paths later on;should they stumble, they will find support.

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