OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 24:12

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I took root in a people that was honored, even in the portion of the Lord’s own inheritance.

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Verse 12. Rested. Greek “gave rest to my tent.” Bible.—So Virgil says, requierun. flumina cursus. Menochius.—God offers grace, but forces none to accept of it. Worthington.

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