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“Be mindful of the Lord all your days, my son, and refuse to sin or to transgress his commandments. Do what is right all the days of your life, and do not walk in the ways of wrongdoing,(A) for those who act honestly will prosper in all their activities. To all those who practice righteousness,[a] give alms according to your circumstances, my son, and do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor. Then the face of God will not be turned away from you.(B)

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  1. 4.6 S lacks 4.6–19, reading To those who practice righteousness the Lord will give good counsel; 4.7–18 supplied here from another Gk ms