OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 22:19

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He who pricks the eye will make tears fall. He who pricks the heart makes it show feeling.

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Verse 19. Wood. Such were used in the walls of Jerusalem, (4 Maccabees 2) and of the temple and palace. 3 Kennicott. 6:36 and 7:12.

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