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Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures
Chapter 6
Sirach 6
G. P. " Thou Shalt leave thyself as a dry tree." No mention is made of wilderness.
G. P. " Will increase kind greetings." Gain friends, receive marks of respect.
G. " If any one be wise, join thyself to him." P. " Cleave unto him that is wise," as a disciple to a teacher.
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