OLD TESTAMENT

Sirach 9:17

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A work is commended because of the skill of the artisan; so he who rules the people will be considered wise for his speech.

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Verse 17. Wrong. Greek “applauses of the unjust. Remember that they will not be justified even to hell.” Bible.—The world itself will finally approve only of virtue. Calmet.—The wicked will be condemned both by God and man. Bible.

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