24 She shall be brought out into the congregation. Her punishment will extend to her children. (WEB) 25 Her children will not take root. Her branches will bear no fruit. (WEB) 26 She will leave her memory for a curse. Her reproach won’t be blotted out. (WEB)
Sirach 23:24–26
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