Sirach 14:18-27
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18 As of the green leaves on a thick tree, some fall, and some grow; so is the generation of flesh and blood, one cometh to an end, and another is born.
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19 Every work rotteth and consumeth away, and the worker thereof shall go withal.
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20 Blessed is the man that doth meditate good things in wisdom, and that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding. ing.
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21 He that considereth her ways in his heart shall also have understanding in her secrets.
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22 Go after her as one that traceth, and lie in wait in her ways.
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23 He that prieth in at her windows shall also hearken at her doors.
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24 He that doth lodge near her house shall also fasten a pin in her walls.
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25 He shall pitch his tent nigh unto her, and shall lodge in a lodging where good things are.
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26 He shall set his children under her shelter, and shall lodge under her branches.
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27 By her he shall be covered from heat, and in her glory shall he dwell.