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Sirach 11:14
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Sirach 39:32–34
32 Therefore from the beginning I was convinced, and I thought it through and left it in writing: (WEB) 33 All the works of the Lord are good. He will supply every need in its time. (WEB) 34 No one can say, “This is worse than that,” for they will all be well approved in their time. (WEB)
Proverbs 22:1–3
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Job 12:9–11
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Sirach 13:23–25
23 A rich man speaks, and all keep silence. They extol what he says to the clouds. A poor man speaks, and they say, “Who is this?” If he stumbles, they will help to overthrow him. (WEB) 24 Riches are good if they have no sin. Poverty is evil only in the opinion of the ung… (WEB)
Ecclesiastes 5:18–20
18 Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of life that God has given him—for this is his lot. 19 Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every ma…
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