Sirach 50:22-29
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22 Now therefore bless ye the God of all, which only doeth wondrous things every where, which exalteth our days from the womb, and dealeth with us according to his mercy.
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23 He grant us joyfulness of heart, and that peace may be in our days in Israel for ever:
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24 That he would confirm his mercy with us, and deliver us at his time!
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25 There be two manner of nations which my heart abhorreth, and the third is no nation:
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26 They that sit upon the mountain of Samaria, and they that dwell among the Philistines, and that foolish people that dwell in Sichem.
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27 Jesus the son of Sirach of Jerusalem hath written in this book the instruction of understanding and knowledge, who out of his heart poured forth wisdom.
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28 Blessed is he that shall be exercised in these things; and he that layeth them up in his heart shall become wise.
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29 For if he do them, he shall be strong to all things: for the light of the Lord leadeth him, who giveth wisdom to the godly. Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever. Amen, Amen. A Prayer of Jesus the son of Sirach.