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Sirach 17:28
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28Thanksgiving perisheth from the dead, as from one that is not: the living and sound in heart shall praise the Lord.
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26Turn again to the most High, and turn away from iniquity: for he will lead thee out of darkness into the light of health, and hate thou abomination vehemently.
27Who shall praise the most High in the grave, instead of them which live and give thanks?
— Sirach 17:28 —
29How great is the lovingkindness of the Lord our God, and his compassion unto such as turn unto him in holiness!
30For all things cannot be in men, because the son of man is not immortal.