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Sirach 51:6
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6By an accusation to the king from an unrighteous tongue my soul drew near even unto death, my life was near to the hell beneath.
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4From the choking of fire on every side, and from the midst of the fire which I kindled not;
5From the depth of the belly of hell, from an unclean tongue, and from lying words.
— Sirach 51:6 —
7They compassed me on every side, and there was no man to help me: I looked for the succour of men, but there was none.
8Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, and upon thy acts of old, how thou deliverest such as wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the enemies.