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12 whose feasts consist of lyre and harp,
    tambourine and flute and wine,
but who do not regard the deeds of the Lord
    or see the work of his hands!(A)

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20 Wine and music gladden the heart,
    but the love of friends[a] is better than either.(A)

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  1. 40.20 Heb: Gk wisdom

Josiah and Other Worthies

49 The name[a] of Josiah is like blended incense
    prepared by the skill of the perfumer;
his memory[b] is as sweet as honey to every mouth
    and like music at a banquet of wine.(A)

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  1. 49.1 Heb: Gk memory
  2. 49.1 Heb: Gk it