Sirach 51:24-26

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²⁴Why do you say you are lacking in these things,^[a]
and why do you endure such great thirst?
²⁵I opened my mouth and said,
Acquire wisdom^[b] for yourselves without money.

²⁶Put your neck under her^[c] yoke,
and let your souls receive instruction;
it is to be found close by.

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Sirach 51:24 Cn Compare Heb Syr: Meaning of Gk uncertain
Sirach 51:25 Heb: Gk lacks wisdom
Sirach 51:26 Heb: other ancient authorities read the

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