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) 31 All these put their trust in their hands. Each becomes skillful in his own work. (WEB) 32 Without these no city would be inhabited. Men wouldn’t reside as foreigners or walk up and down there. (WEB)
Sirach 38:30–32
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