Sirach 32:20-22

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²⁰Do not go on a path full of hazards,
and do not stumble at an obstacle twice.^[a]
²¹Do not be overconfident on a smooth^[b] road,
²² and give good heed to your paths.^[c]

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Footnotes

Sirach 32:20 Heb: Gk stumble on stony ground
Sirach 32:21 Or an unexplored
Sirach 32:22 Heb Syr: Gk and beware of your children

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