Ben Sira 51:5-7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 from the deep belly of Sheol,
From deceiving lips and painters of lies,
6 from the arrows of a treacherous tongue.
I was at the point of death,
my life was nearing the depths of Sheol;(A)
7 I turned every way, but there was no one to help;
I looked for support but there was none.(B)
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