OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 40:26

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26

Riches and strength will lift up the heart. The fear of the Lord is better than both. There is nothing lacking in the fear of the Lord. In it, there is no need to seek help.

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Verse 26. Heart, and make people presumptuous; while piety gives real courage. Psalms 26:1. Calmet.

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