OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 21:8

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8

He who builds his house with other men’s money is like one who gathers stones for his own tomb.

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Verse 8. By him. And to avoid his reproaches. Greek “knoweth when he is ruined.” Bible.—He is more reserved, and escapes the dangers of talkativeness.

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