OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 14:16

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Give, take, and treat yourself well, because there is no seeking of luxury in Hades.

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Verse 16. Take. Alms-deeds will ensure the remission of sins. This usury is lawful. We must also keep up a good society with our friends. Calmet.—Justify. Greek “sanctify thy soul (17) for.” Grabe. Bible.—Some read “love,” or divert thy soul by lawful amusements. The argument is addressed to Jews and Gentiles. Calmet.

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