1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Sirach 5:13 | Be meek to hear the word, that thou mayst understand: and return a true answer with wisdom. | Word. Complutensian adds, "of God." But the Roman edition has, "be quick to hear, and answer slowly," James 1:19. "It is safer to hear than to preach." (St. Augustine, lix. in John) --- Constancy in virtue will obtain the promised peace. (Worthington) |