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Sirach 20:11
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11There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.
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9There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.
10There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a gift whose recompence is double.
— Sirach 20:11 —
12There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it sevenfold.
13A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.