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26 She will leave her memory for a curse,
    and her disgrace will not be blotted out.
27 Those who survive her will recognize
    that nothing is better than the fear of the Lord,
and nothing sweeter than to heed the commandments of the Lord.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 23:27 Other authorities add 28 It is a great honor to follow God, and to be received by him is long life.

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