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26 Those who live on Mount Se′ir,[a] and the Philistines,
    and the foolish people that dwell in Shechem.

27 Instruction in understanding and knowledge
    I have written in this book,
Jesus the son of Sirach, son of Elea′zar,[b] of Jerusalem,
    who out of his heart poured forth wisdom.
28 Blessed is he who concerns himself with these things,
    and he who lays them to heart will become wise.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 50:26 Heb Vg: Gk on the mountain of Samaria
  2. Sirach 50:27 The text of this line is uncertain

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