17 By the Lord’s blessing I arrived before them, and filled my winepress like one who gathers grapes. (WEB) 18 Consider that I labored not for myself alone, but for all those who seek instruction. (WEB) 19 Hear me, you great men of the people, and listen with your ears, you rulers of the congregation. (WEB)
Sirach 33:17–19
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1 Hear therefore, you kings, and understand. Learn, you judges of the ends of the earth. (WEB) 2 Give ear, you rulers who have dominion over many people, and make your boast in multitudes of nations, (WEB) 3 because your dominion was given to you from the Lord, and your sovereig… (WEB)
2 Esdras 9:29–31
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2 Esdras 16:34–36
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Proverbs 7:23–25
23 until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life. 24 Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
Job 34:15–17
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Judges 20:6–8
6 Then I took my concubine, cut her into pieces, and sent her throughout the land of Israel’s inheritance, because they had committed a lewd and disgraceful act in Israel. 7 Behold, all you Israelites, give your advice and verdict here and now.” 8 Then all the people…
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