OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 25:17

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The wickedness of a woman changes her appearance, and darkens her countenance like that of a bear.

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Verse 17. Evil. Greek reads not this; but the Syriac does, omitting the two next verses. Calmet.—Heresy is described under the idea of a wicked woman, concealing her malice. Worthington.

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