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Wisdom of Ben Sira 40:16-18
New Catholic Bible

16 They are like reeds along the riverbank
    that are plucked before any other plants.
17 However, goodness is a paradise of blessings.

Better Still Is the Fear of God[a]

18 Wealth and wages make life sweet,
    but better than either is finding a treasure.

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Footnotes

  1. Wisdom of Ben Sira 40:18 In diverse ways, freedom, progeny, wisdom, love, music, fortune, beauty, and other advantages endow existence with a certain charm. Ultimately, only filial respect toward God can fulfill the aspirations of human beings.
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