Sirach 38:20LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 20 of 39

"In withdrawing aside sorrow remaineth: and the substance of the poor is according to his heart."
Sirach 38:20

In context

18And make mourning for him according to his merit for a day, or two, for fear of detraction.

19For of sadness cometh death, and it overwhelmeth the strength, and the sorrow of the heart boweth down the neck.

20In withdrawing aside sorrow remaineth: and the substance of the poor is according to his heart.

21Give not up thy heart to sadness, but drive it from thee: and remember the latter end.

22Forget it not: for there is no returning, and thou shalt do him no good, and shalt hurt thyself.

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