21 Don’t seek things that are too hard for you, and don’t search out things that are above your strength. (WEB) 22 Think about the things that have been commanded you, for you have no need of the things that are secret. (WEB) 23 Don’t be overly busy in tasks that are beyond you, for more things are shown to you than men can understand. (WEB)
Sirach 3:21–23
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Sirach 8:17–19
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2 Esdras 6:33–35
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Tobit 12:6–8
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