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16 Now I am the last to keep vigil,[a]
    like a gleaner following the grape-pickers;
17 Since by the Lord’s blessing I have made progress
    till like a grape-picker I have filled my wine press,

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  1. 33:16–18 Ben Sira refers to himself as the most recent of the biblical writers who have endeavored to present true wisdom to their readers.

16 I was the last on watch;
    I was like one who gleans after the grape-gatherers;
by the blessing of the Lord I excelled,
    and like a grape-gatherer I filled my wine press.
17 Consider that I have not labored for myself alone,
    but for all who seek instruction.

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