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Sirach 15:3-12 World English Bible (WEB)

3. With bread of understanding shall she feed him, And give him water of wisdom to drink.

4. He shall be stayed upon her, and shall not be moved; And shall rely upon her, and shall not be confounded.

5. And she shall exalt him above his neighbors; And in the midst of the congregation shall she open his mouth.

6. He shall inherit joy, and a crown of gladness, And an everlasting name.

7. Foolish men shall not obtain her; And sinners shall not see her.

8. She is far from pride; And liars shall not remember her.

9. Praise is not comely in the mouth of a sinner; For it was not sent him from the Lord.

10. For praise shall be spoken in wisdom; And the Lord will prosper it.

11. Say not you, It is through the Lord that I fell away; For you shall not do the things that he hates.

12. Say not you, It is he that caused me to err; For he has no need of a sinful man.

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