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Ben Sira 33:3-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

3 The prudent trust in the word of the Lord,
    and the law is dependable for them as a divine oracle.[a]
4 Prepare your words and then you will be listened to;
    draw upon your training, and give your answer.

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  1. 33:3 Oracle: as the answer given through the Urim and Thummim to the high priest is true, so the law proves itself true to those who obey it. Cf. Ex 28:30; Nm 27:21.
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