1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Sirach 6:22 | She shall be to them as a mighty stone of trial, and they will cast her from them before it be long. | Trial. Such stones were used to try people's strength, (Zacharias 12:3.; Calmet) or to try gold. (Vatable) --- The Syriac explains it of a precious stone. But the first idea is preferable. Many will not so much as attempt to become acquainted with wisdom and piety. |