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Accept whatever befalls you,
    and in times of humiliation be patient.
For gold is tested in the fire,
    and those found acceptable, in the furnace of humiliation.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 2:5 Other ancient authorities add in sickness and poverty put your trust in him

17 Those who fear the Lord prepare their hearts,
    and humble themselves before him.

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