OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 37:18

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four kinds of things rise up: good and evil, life and death. That which rules over them continually is the tongue.

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Verse 18. Holy is not in Greek but must be understood. Calmet.—The soul or heart, which is attentive to God, (verse 17) will be the best guide. Bible.—All good advice proceeds from the Lord. Saint Augustine Doct. prol. 7.—We must always have recourse to him, though we must use our best endeavours. Worthington.

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