Ecclesiasticus 1:32-38 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

32. But the worship of God is an abomination to a sinner.

33. Son, if thou desire wisdom, keep justice, and God will give her to thee.

34. For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline: and that which is agreeable to him,

35. Is faith, and meekness: and he will fill up his treasures.

36. Be not incredulous to the fear of the Lord: and come not to him with a double heart.

37. Be not a hypocrite in the sight of men, and let not thy lips be a stumblingblock to thee.

38. Watch over them, lest thou fall, and bring dishonour upon thy soul,

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