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One who loves gold will not be justified;
    one who pursues money will be led astray[a] by it.
Many have come to ruin because of gold,
    and their destruction has met them face to face.
It is a stumbling-block to those who are avid for it,
    and every fool will be taken captive by it.

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  1. Sirach 31:5 Heb Syr: Gk pursues destruction will be filled

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