OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 41:24

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So you will be ashamed of the right things and find favor in the sight of every man.

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Verse 24. And of. Lit. “out of respect for the,” and so forth De veritate Dei & testamento. Bible.—The same words occur Calmet. 42:2.; whence Jansenius thinks they have been transferred hither. Most refer them to what goes before. Blush for lying, which is contrary to the truth of God; and for the other sins which injure his covenant.—Meat. This posture betrays idleness or pride.

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