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Sirach 38:25 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" How could he become wise who holds the plow, who glories in the shaft of the goad, who drives oxen and is occupied in their labors, and who mostly talks about bulls? "

Sirach 38:25

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23 When the dead is at rest, let his remembrance rest. Be comforted for him when his spirit departs from him.

24 The wisdom of the scribe comes by the opportunity of leisure. He who has little business can become wise.

25 How could he become wise who holds the plow, who glories in the shaft of the goad, who drives oxen and is occupied in their labors, and who mostly talks about bulls?

26 He will set his heart upon turning his furrows. His lack of sleep is to give his heifers their fodder.

27 So is every craftsman and master artisan who passes his time by night as by day, those who cut engravings of signets. His diligence is to make great variety. He sets his heart to preserve likeness in his portraiture, and is careful to finish his work.

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