OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 9:16

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Let righteous people be companions at your table. Let your glorying be in the fear of the Lord.

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Verse 16. Envy not. If thou hast faith and wisdom, thou wilt rather dread his punishment. Psalms 36:1 and Proverbs 3:31. Calmet.—He is like a summer flower, that is quickly cut down. Worthington.

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