Verse

Sirach 3:29

Original

²⁹The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.

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²⁷An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin.

²⁸In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.

— Sirach 3:29 —

³⁰Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins.

³¹And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.