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Cling to him and do not depart,
    so that your last days may be prosperous.
Accept whatever befalls you,
    and in times of humiliation be patient.
For gold is tested in the fire,
    and those found acceptable, in the furnace of humiliation.[a]

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  1. Sirach 2:5 Other ancient authorities add in sickness and poverty put your trust in him

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