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The prayer of the poor goes from their lips to the ears of God,[a]
    and his judgment comes speedily.
Those who hate reproof walk in the sinner’s steps,
    but those who fear the Lord repent in their heart.
The mighty in speech are widely known;
    when they slip, the sensible person knows it.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 21:5 Gk his ears

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