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Would your wealth sustain you in distress, or all the might of your strength?
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Verse 19. Without, or before thou be forced by tribulation. Menochius.—Lay aside all sentiments of pride, (Saint Gregory) or keep in awe the mighty, who administer justice in thy name. Menochius.—Prot. “Will he esteem thy riches? No, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.” Septuagint “Let not a willing mind incline thee unjustly to the prayer of the needy in distress.” Bible.
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