Sirach 51:28-30

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²⁸Hear but a little of my instruction,
and through me you will acquire silver and gold.^[a]

²⁹May your soul rejoice in God’s^[b] mercy,
and may you never be ashamed to praise him.
³⁰Do your work in good time,
and in his own time God^[c] will give you your reward.

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Sirach 51:28 Syr Compare Heb: Gk Get instruction with a large sum of silver, and you will gain by it much gold.
Sirach 51:29 Gk his
Sirach 51:30 Gk he

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