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Sirach 32:17
Sinful people turn away from correction; they will look for a judgment that suits them.
And for all these things bless the Lord, that made thee, and that replenisheth thee with all his good things.
Sinners have no use for correction, and will interpret the Law to suit themselves.
The lawless turn aside warnings and distort the law to suit their purpose.
However, the sinner pays no attention to reproof, and he will devise specious arguments to justify his desires.
The sinner will shun reproof, and will find a decision according to his liking.
The sinner will shun reproof, and will find a decision according to his liking.
The sinner will shun reproof, and will find a decision according to his liking.
Sinners will shun reproof and will find a decision according to their liking.
A sinful man will shun reproof, and will find a decision according to his liking.
A sinful man will shun reproof, and will find a decision according to his liking.
A sinful man, that is, obstinate in sin, shall eschew blaming [or shall shun correction]; and after his will (or according to his desire), he shall find comparison.
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