Ecclesiasticus · Restored Names Edition · first paragraph
1Many have sinned for a small matter; and he that seeks for abundance will turn his eyes away.
2As a nail sticketh fast between the joinings of the stones; so does sin stick close between buying and selling.
3Unless a man hold himself diligently in the fear of Yahuah (God), his house shall soon be overthrown.
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