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Sirach 41:1-3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 41:1-3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Concerning Death
41 O death, how bitter is the thought of you
to the one at peace among possessions,
who has nothing to worry about and is prosperous in everything
and still is vigorous enough to enjoy pleasure![a](A)
2 O death, how welcome is your sentence
to one who is needy and failing in strength,
worn down by age and anxious about everything,
to one who is contrary and has lost all patience!(B)
3 Do not fear death’s decree for you;
remember those who went before you and those who will come after.(C)
Footnotes
- 41.1 Heb: Gk food
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