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Wisdom of Ben Sira 37:15-17
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 37:15-17
New Catholic Bible
15 But above all, pray to the Most High,
asking that he direct your steps on the path of truth.
Those Who Are Truly Wise[a]
16 Reason should precede every work,
and deliberation should come before every undertaking.
17 Thoughts are rooted in the heart,
which sprouts forth four branches:
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 37:16 True wisdom does not lie in the art of beautiful speech; it is a gift of God given to the people of Israel.
