30 He will fashion the clay with his arm and will bend its strength in front of his feet. He will apply his heart to finish the glazing. He will be careful to clean the kiln. (WEB)
Sirach 38:30
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Sirach 38:25–27
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Jeremiah 18:2–4
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Wisdom of Solomon 15:12–14
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Job 38:13–15
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Isaiah 44:11–13
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Nahum 3:13–15
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Wisdom of Solomon 13:11–13
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