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Sirach 40:16-18
Good News Translation
Sirach 40:16-18
Good News Translation
16 like reeds along a river bank, withering[a] before any other plant. 17 Acts of kindness and charity are as lasting as eternity.[b]
The Joys of Human Life
18 Being independently wealthy or working for a living—both can make life pleasant, but it is better to find a treasure.
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- Sirach 40:16 Hebrew withering; Greek pulled up.
- Sirach 40:17 Hebrew Acts...eternity; Greek Kindness is a blessed garden, and charity lasts forever.
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