OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 11:3

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The bee is little among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of confections.

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Verse 3. Sweetness. Honey was more esteemed before sugar became common. As the little bee produces such sweetness, so the less beautiful often by their abilities surpass the comely.

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