26 He makes understanding full as the Euphrates, and as the Jordan in the days of harvest, (WEB) 27 who makes instruction shine forth as the light, as Gihon in the days of vintage. (WEB) 28 The first man didn’t know her perfectly. In like manner, the last has not explored her. (WEB)
Sirach 24:26–28
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Sirach 17:10–12
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Sirach 6:21–23
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