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17 Humble yourself to the utmost,
    for the punishment of the ungodly is fire and worms.[a]

Relations with Others

18 Do not exchange a friend for money,
    or a real brother for the gold of Ophir.
19 Do not dismiss[b] a wise and good wife,
    for her charm is worth more than gold.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 7:17 Heb for the expectation of mortals is worms
  2. Sirach 7:19 Heb: Gk deprive yourself of

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