Sirach 11:12-14

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¹²There is another who is slow and needs help,
    who lacks strength and abounds in poverty;
but the eyes of the Lord look upon him for his good;
    he lifts him out of his low estate
¹³and raises up his head,
    so that many are amazed at him.

¹⁴Good things and bad, life and death,
poverty and wealth, come from the Lord.^[a]

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Sirach 11:14 Other authorities add as verses 15 and 16, ¹⁵Wisdom, understanding, and knowledge of the law come from the Lord; affection and the ways of good works come from him. ¹⁶Error and darkness were created with sinners; evil will grow old with those who take pride in malice.

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