Sirach 19:25–26
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English
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- Apocrypha of the Old Testament
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Latin
25There is a cleverness that is exact but unjust,
and there are people who abuse favors to gain a verdict.a
26There are villains bowed down in mourning,
but inwardly they are full of deceit.*
Footnotes
- aOther ancient authorities add and the one who justifies is wise in judgment.
Cross references
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