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Sirach 21:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 21:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Various Sins
21 Have you sinned, my child? Do so no more,
but ask forgiveness for your past sins.(A)
2 Flee from sin as from a snake,
for if you approach sin it will bite you.
Its teeth are lion’s teeth
and can destroy human lives.(B)
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)
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