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Wisdom of Solomon 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Wisdom of Solomon 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 When he prays about possessions and his marriage and children,
he is not ashamed to address a lifeless thing.(A)
For health he appeals to a thing that is weak;
18 for life he prays to a thing that is dead;
for aid he entreats a thing that is utterly inexperienced;
for a prosperous journey, a thing that cannot take a step;(B)
19 for money-making and work and success with his hands,
he asks strength of a thing whose hands have no strength.
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