Sirach 32:5-7

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

⁵A ruby seal in a setting of gold
is a concert of music at a banquet of wine.
⁶A seal of emerald in a rich setting of gold
is the melody of music with good wine.

⁷Speak, you who are young, if you are obliged to,
but no more than twice, and only if asked.

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New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)

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