Ecclesiasticus 37:26-30 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

26. A wise man instructeth his own people, and the fruits of his understanding are faithful.

27. A wise man shall be filled with blessings, and they that see shall praise him.

28. The life of a man is in the number of his days: but the days of Israel are innumerable.

29. A wise man shall inherit honour among his people, and his name shall live for ever.

30. My son, prove thy soul in thy life: and if it be wicked, give it no power:

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