OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 47:14

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How wise you were made in your youth, and filled as a river with understanding!

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Verse 14. Enemies. The piety of David was thus rewarded. Bible.—It must have been the greatest satisfaction to him, to see so wise a son on the throne, and all in perfect peace. 3 Kennicott. 1:48 and 4:24. Calmet.—These blessings were a reward of his virtue. Worthington.

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