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Sirach 32:1–2

Apocrypha of the Old TestamentOther versions

〈If thou hast been appointed (banquet-(master, do not exalt thyself〈;

Be to them as one of themselves;

Take thought for them, and afterwards be seated.

Supply their needs, and afterwards recline;

That thou mayst rejoice on their account,

And receive considerationfor politeness.

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  1. 〈indicate a restoration in the text.
  2. (indicates that the word or words so enclosed or printed are supplied for the sake of clearness.