9 My son, in your sickness don’t be negligent, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you. (WEB)
Sirach 38:9
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Sirach 18:20–22
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Sirach 7:34–36
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Sirach 3:11–13
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Sirach 38:14–16
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James 5:13–15
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2 Clement 9:6–8
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Sirach 21:1–2
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