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Discretion and tongue and eyes,
    ears and a mind for thinking he gave them.
He filled them with knowledge and understanding,
    and showed them good and evil.
He put the fear of him into[a] their hearts
    to show them the majesty of his works.[b]

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  1. Sirach 17:8 Other ancient authorities read He set his eye upon
  2. Sirach 17:8 Other ancient authorities add and he gave them to boast of his marvels for ever

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