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Sirach 23:16

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Two sorts of people multiply sins, and the third will bring wrath: a hot passion, like a burning fire, will not be quenched until it is consumed; a fornicator in the body of his flesh will never cease until he has burned out the fire.

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Verse 16. Merciful. Or true believers, Assideans. 1 Maccabees 2:42.

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