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Sirach 3:16-18
Common English Bible

16 Those who abandon their fathers
are like blasphemers,
    and those who anger their mothers
    have been cursed by the Lord.

Humility and charity

17 My child, conduct your affairs
with gentleness,
    and you will be loved
    more than a person of good repute.[a]
18 However great you become,
humble yourself more,
    and you will find favor before the Lord,[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 3:17 Heb a person who gives
  2. Sirach 3:18 LXXb adds 3:19 Many are lofty and of high repute, but to the gentle he reveals his secrets.
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