24 Why therefore are you all lacking in these things, and your souls are very thirsty? (WEB) 25 I opened my mouth and spoke, “Get her for yourselves without money.” (WEB) 26 Put your neck under the yoke, and let your soul receive instruction. She is near to find. (WEB)
Sirach 51:24–26
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