OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 49:3

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He set his heart right toward the Lord. In lawless days, he made godliness prevail.

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Verse 3. Directed. Greek “prosperous in converting the people.” 4 Kennicott. 22 and 2 Chronicles 24. Bible.—He began when he was only eight years old: but set to work more effectually ten years afterwards. The prophets complain of the disorders which prevailed before that period. Calmet.

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