Holy Scripture

Sirach 4:28

A church father on this verse
“If the ancient use of the sacrifices is clear to you, we see what they furthermore contain according to the mystic sense. You have heard that there are two sanctuaries, one visible and open to the priests, the other invisible and inaccessible—except for the one high priest, all the rest of whom remain outside. I think…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — HOMILIES ON LEVITICUS 11

Source: Septuagint

Original

28Strive for the truth unto death, And the Lord shall fight for thee.

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In context

26Be not ashamed to confess thy sins; And force not the course of the river.

27Make not thyself an underling to a foolish man; Neither accept the person of the mighty.

— Sirach 4:28 —

29Be not hasty in thy tongue, And in thy deeds slack and remiss.

30Be not as a lion in thy house, Nor frantic among thy servants.

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