22 The Lord gave me a tongue for my reward. I will praise him with it. (WEB) 23 Draw near to me, all you who are uneducated, and live in the house of instruction. (WEB) 24 Why therefore are you all lacking in these things, and your souls are very thirsty? (WEB)
Sirach 51:22–24
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