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Ben Sira 4:14-21 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

14. Those who serve her serve the Holy One;those who love her the Lord loves.

15. “Whoever obeys me will judge nations;whoever listens to me will dwell in my inmost chambers.

16. If they remain faithful, they will possess me;their descendants too will inherit me.

17. “I will walk with them in disguise,and at first I will test them with trials.Fear and dread I will bring upon themand I will discipline them with my constraints.When their hearts are fully with me,

18. then I will set them again on the straight pathand reveal my secrets to them.

19. But if they turn away from me, I will abandon themand deliver them over to robbers.”

20. My son, watch for the right time; fear what is evil;do not bring shame upon yourself.

21. There is a shame heavy with guilt,and a shame that brings glory and respect.

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