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

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

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