Ben Sira 6:28-33
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
28 Thus at last you will find rest in her,
and she will become your joy.
29 Her fetters will be a place of strength;
her snare, a robe of spun gold.
30 Her yoke will be a gold ornament;(A)
her bonds, a purple cord.
31 You will wear her as a robe of glory,
and bear her as a splendid crown.
32 If you wish, my son, you can be wise;
if you apply yourself, you can be shrewd.
33 If you are willing to listen, you can learn;
if you pay attention, you can be instructed.
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