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Sirach 22:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 22:1-2
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The Idler
22 The idler is like a filthy stone,
and every one hisses at his disgrace.
2 The idler is like a lump of dung;
anyone who picks it up will shake it off his hand.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition (NRSVUE)
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