OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 37:20

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There is one who is subtle in words, and is hated. He will be destitute of all food.

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Verse 20. In. Greek “Reason is chief of every work, and counsel must go before every action.” Bible.—We must distrust our own lights.

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