Sirach 31:4-6

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⁴The poor person toils to make a meagre living,
and if ever he rests he becomes needy.

⁵One who loves gold will not be justified;
one who pursues money will be led astray^[a] by it.
⁶Many have come to ruin because of gold,
and their destruction has met them face to face.

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Sirach 31:5 Heb Syr: Gk pursues destruction will be filled

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