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Ben Sira 1:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 1:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord;
her branches are long life.
21 The fear of the Lord drives away sins;
where it abides it turns back all anger.
22 Unjust anger can never be justified;
anger pulls a person to utter ruin.
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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