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18 A person becomes rich through diligence and self-denial,
    and the reward allotted to him is this:(A)

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'Sirach 11:18' not found for the version: New International Version.

19 when he says, “I have found rest,
    and now I shall feast on my goods!”
he does not realize how time passes by;
    he will leave them to others and will die.(A)

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19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’(A)

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19 And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’

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