Sirach 8:9

9 Reject not the traditionr of the aged,

Which they heards from their fathers;

For therefrom wilt thou receivet instructionu,

That thou mayst (be able to) return answer in time of need.

(b) 8:10–11. The danger of consorting with sinners

(= 2 distichs).

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(	indicates that the word or words so enclosed or printed are supplied for the sake of clearness.
H	Manuscript A, containing ch. 3:6–16:26; this consists of six leaves, and may be of the eleventh century.