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15 She made[a] among human beings an eternal foundation,
    and among their descendants she will abide faithfully.
16 To fear the Lord is fullness of wisdom;
    she inebriates mortals with her fruits;
17 she fills their[b] whole house with desirable goods,
    and their[c] storehouses with her produce.

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  1. Sirach 1:15 Gk made as a nest
  2. Sirach 1:17 Other ancient authorities read her
  3. Sirach 1:17 Other ancient authorities read her

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