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Sirach 28:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 28:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 its death is an evil death,
and Hades is preferable to it.
22 It has no power over the godly;
they will not be burned in its flame.(A)
23 Those who forsake the Lord will fall into its power;
it will burn among them and will not be put out.
It will be sent out against them like a lion;
like a leopard it will mangle them.(B)
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