OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 13:26

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A cheerful countenance is a sign of a prosperous heart. Devising proverbs takes strenuous thinking.

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Verse 26. Helpers. Who prevent his ruin, ( Calmet.) and turn his words to good sense. Menochius.—Proud. Greek “what should not be disclosed,” απορρητα. Bible. Calmet.—Their “fault increases, being fed by applause.” Saint Gregory Mor. iv. 29.

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