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23 Draw near to me, you who are untaught,
    and lodge in my school.
24 Why do you say you are lacking in these things,[a]
    and why are your souls very thirsty?
25 I opened my mouth and said,
    Get these things[b] for yourselves without money.
26 Put your neck under the yoke,
    and let your souls receive instruction;
    it is to be found close by.
27 See with your eyes that I have labored little
    and found for myself much rest.

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  1. Sirach 51:24 Cn Compare Heb Syr: The Greek text of this line is uncertain
  2. Sirach 51:25 Greek lacks these things

23 Come to me, all you that need instruction, and learn in my school. 24 Why do you admit that you are ignorant and do nothing about it? 25 Here is what I say: It costs nothing to be wise. 26 Put on the yoke, and be willing to learn. The opportunity is always near. 27 See for yourselves! I have really not studied very hard, but I have found great contentment.

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