OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 23:5

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and turn away evil desire from me.

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Verse 5. Eyes. God never makes such presents, but he permits us to fall in punishment of former transgressions. Calmet.—Coveting. Greek “from thy servants all giant-like affection. Vain hopes and desires remove from me; and thou shalt possess him who wishes to serve thee without ceasing.” Grabe. Bible.

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The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities.

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