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Sirach 3:17-18
Good News Translation

Humility

17 My child, be humble in everything you do, and people will appreciate it more than gifts.[a] 18 (A)The greater you become, the more humble you should be; then the Lord will be pleased with you.[b]

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  1. Sirach 3:17 Hebrew people...gifts; Greek those whom the Lord approves will love you.
  2. Sirach 3:18 Some Greek manuscripts add verse 19: Many are exalted and esteemed, but God's secrets are revealed to the humble; Hebrew: God's mercy is great, and he reveals his secrets to those who are humble.
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