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Sirach 34:13-21 World English Bible (WEB)

13. The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live; For their hope is upon him that saves them.

14. Whoso fears the Lord shall not be afraid, and shall not play the coward; For he is his hope.

15. Blessed is the soul of him that fears the Lord: To whom does he give heed? and who is his stay?

16. The eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, A mighty protection and strong stay, A cover from the hot blast, and a cover from the noonday, A guard from stumbling, and a succour from falling.

17. He raises up the soul, and enlighteneth the eyes: He gives healing, life, and blessing.

18. He that sacrifices of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is made in mockery; And the mockeries of wicked men are not well-pleasing.

19. The Most High has no pleasure in the offerings of the ungodly; Neither is he pacified for sins by the multitude of sacrifices.

20. As one that kills the son before his father’s eyes Is he that brings a sacrifice from the goods of the poor.

21. The bread of the needy is the life of the poor: He that depriveth him thereof is a man of blood.

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