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for it is a fire that consumes to destruction, and would root out all my increase.
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Verse 12. Spring; the children. Sirach 23:35. Wisd. 4:3. Calmet.—Prot. “all mine increase.” Bible.—Adulteresses were formerly consigned to the flames. The injured husband would resent the offence, and even dislike her former children. Love is also like a fire, and those who entertain it, may soon consume all their substance ( Menochius.) in feasting and presents. Above all, the fire of God’s indignation in hell will still pursue the libidinous.
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