OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 42:2

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of the law of the Most High and his covenant, of judgment to do justice to the ungodly,

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Verse 2. Covenant. We must be ashamed of transgressing these, (Calmet. 41:24) but not of complying with them. This is the first duty of man.—Ungodly. Blush not to oppose such a judgment, ( Calmet.) though all the judges should be against thee. Follow no collusion of man to do evil. Bible.—Pass sentence without respect of persons, (Deuteronomy 1:16. Calmet.) whether the parties be thy companions, or only travellers. verse 3. Bible.

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