Ecclesiasticus 39:1-5 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

1. The wise men will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients, and will be occupied in the prophets.

2. He will keep the sayings of renowned men, and will enter withal into the subtilties of parables.

3. He will search out the hidden meanings of proverbs, and will be conversant in the secrets of parables.

4. He shall serve among great men, and: appear before the governor.

5. He shall pass into strange countries: for he shall try good and evil among men.

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