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Sirach 30:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 30:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Concerning Foods[a]
18 Good things poured out upon a mouth that is closed
are like offerings of food placed upon a grave.(A)
19 Of what use to an idol is a sacrifice?
For it can neither eat nor smell.
So is the one punished by the Lord;(B)
20 he sees with his eyes and groans
as a eunuch groans when embracing a young woman.[b](C)
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