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Sirach 7:17-19
Revised Standard Version
Sirach 7:17-19
Revised Standard Version
17 Humble yourself greatly,
for the punishment of the ungodly is fire and worms.[a]
Relations with Others
18 Do not exchange a friend for money,
or a real brother for the gold of Ophir.
19 Do not deprive yourself of a wise and good wife,
for her charm is worth more than gold.
Footnotes
- Sirach 7:17 The Hebrew text reads for the expectation of man is worms
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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