OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 6:22

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For wisdom is according to her name. She isn’t manifest to many.

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Verse 22. Trial. Such stones were used to try people’s strength, (Zach. 12:3. Calmet.) or to try gold. Vat.—The Syriac explains it of a precious stone. But the first idea is preferable. Many will not so much as attempt to become acquainted with wisdom and piety.

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