Holy Scripture
Sirach 3:29
Source: Septuagint
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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.