16 Like the terebinth, I stretched out my branches. My branches are glorious and graceful. (WEB) 17 Like the vine, I put forth grace. My flowers are the fruit of glory and riches. (WEB) 18 I am the mother of fair love, and fear, and knowledge, and holy hope: I therefore, being eternal, am given to all my children which are named of him. (KJV)
Sirach 24:16–18
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