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Ben Sira 7:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 7:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 Do not hate hard work;
work was assigned by God.(A)
16 Do not esteem yourself more than your compatriots;
remember, his wrath will not delay.
17 More and more, humble your pride;
what awaits mortals is worms.[a](B)
Footnotes
- 7:17 Worms: i.e., corruption; the Septuagint adds “fire.”
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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