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Sirach 1:28 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Don’t disobey the fear of the Lord. Don’t come to him with a double heart. "

Sirach 1:28

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26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments and the Lord will give her to you freely;

27 for the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction. Faith and humility are his good pleasure.

28 Don’t disobey the fear of the Lord. Don’t come to him with a double heart.

29 Don’t be a hypocrite in men’s sight. Keep watch over your lips.

30 Don’t exalt yourself, lest you fall and bring dishonor upon your soul. The Lord will reveal your secrets and will cast you down in the midst of the congregation, because you didn’t come to the fear of the Lord and your heart was full of deceit.

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