Sirach 34:11-22
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11 When I travelled, I saw many things; and I understand more than I can express.
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12 I was ofttimes in danger of death: yet I was delivered because of these things.
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13 The spirit of those that fear the Lord shall live; for their hope is in him that saveth them.
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14 Whoso feareth the Lord shall not fear nor be afraid; for he is his hope.
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15 Blessed is the soul of him that feareth the Lord: to whom doth he look? and who is his strength?
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16 For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at noon, a preservation from stumbling, and an help from falling.
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17 He raiseth up the soul, and lighteneth the eyes: he giveth health, life, and blessing.
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18 He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is ridiculous; and the gifts of unjust men are not accepted.
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19 The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.
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20 Whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor doeth as one that killeth the son before his father's eyes.
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21 The bread of the needy is their life: he that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.
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22 He that taketh away his neighbour's living slayeth him; and he that defraudeth the labourer of his hire is a bloodshedder.