Sirach 7:26-28

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²⁶Do you have a wife who pleases you?^[a] Do not divorce her;
but do not trust yourself to one whom you detest.

²⁷With all your heart honor your father,
and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother.
²⁸Remember that it was of your parents^[b] you were born;
how can you repay what they have given to you?

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Sirach 7:26 Heb Syr lack who pleases you
Sirach 7:28 Gk them

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