33 They won’t be sought for in the council of the people. They won’t mount on high in the assembly. They won’t sit on the seat of the judge. They won’t understand the covenant of judgment. Neither will they declare instruction and judgment. They won’t be found where parables are. (WEB) 34 But they will maintain the fabric of the age. Their prayer is in the handiwork of their craft. (WEB)
Sirach 38:33–34
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