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Wisdom of Ben Sira 51:28-30
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 51:28-30
New Catholic Bible
28 You may expend a great deal of silver to acquire instruction,
but, as a result, you will gain much gold.[a]
29 May your soul rejoice in the mercy of the Lord,
and may you never be ashamed to praise him.
30 Do your work in the appointed time,
and in his own time God will give you your reward.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 51:28 You . . . gold: Hebrew reads: “Hear but a little of my instruction, / and through me you will acquire silver and gold.”
