Sirach 3:25-27

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

²⁵Without eyes there is no light;
    without knowledge there is no wisdom.^[a]
²⁶A stubborn mind will fare badly at the end,
    and whoever loves danger will perish in it.
²⁷A stubborn mind will be burdened by troubles,
    and the sinner adds sin to sins.

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Sirach 3:25 Heb: Other ancient authorities lack verse 25

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