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Ben Sira 37:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 37:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 The root of all conduct is the heart;
18 four branches it shoots forth:
Good and evil, death and life,
and their absolute mistress is the tongue.(A)
19 One may be wise and benefit many,
yet appear foolish to himself.
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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