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Concerning Foods[a]

18 Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed
    are like offerings of food placed upon a grave.
19 Of what use to an idol is a sacrifice?
    For it can neither eat nor smell.
So is one punished by the Lord;
20 he sees with his eyes and groans
    as a eunuch groans when embracing a girl.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 30:18 This heading is included in the Gk text; other ancient authorities place the heading before verse 16
  2. Sirach 30:20 Other ancient authorities add So is the person who does right under compulsion

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