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26 If you have a wife who pleases you,[a] do not cast her out;
    but do not trust yourself to one whom you detest.
27 With all your heart honor your father,
    and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother.
28 Remember that through your parents[b] you were born;
    and what can you give back to them that equals their gift to you?

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 7:26 Heb Syr omit who pleases you
  2. Sirach 7:28 Gk them

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