Ben Sira 23:26-27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
26 She will leave behind an accursed memory;
her disgrace will never be blotted out.
27 Thus all who dwell on the earth shall know,
all who remain in the world shall understand,
That nothing is better than the fear of the Lord,
nothing sweeter than obeying the commandments of the Lord.(A)[a]
Footnotes
- 23:27
Other ancient texts read as v. 28:
It is a great glory to follow after God,
and for you to be received by him is length of days.
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