Sirach 19:23-25
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23 There is a cleverness that is detestable,
and there is a fool who merely lacks wisdom.
24 Better are the God-fearing who lack understanding
than the highly intelligent who transgress the law.(A)
25 There is a cleverness that is exact but unjust,
and there are people who abuse favors to gain a verdict.[a]
Footnotes
- 19.25 Other ancient authorities add and the one who justifies is wise in judgment.
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