9 Some of them he exalted and hallowed, and some of them he has made ordinary days. (WEB) 10 And all men are from the ground. Adam was created from dust. (WEB) 11 In the abundance of his knowledge the Lord distinguished them, and made their ways different. (WEB)
Sirach 33:9–11
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