Sirach 38:4

⁴ The Lord created medicines out of the earth. A prudent man will not despise them. (WEB)

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Sirach 38:11–13

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Sirach 6:15–17

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Wisdom of Solomon 16:11–13

¹¹ For they were bitten to put them in remembrance of your oracles, and were quickly saved, lest, falling into deep forgetfulness, they should become unable to respond to your kindness. (WEB) ¹² For truly it was neither herb nor poultice that cured them, but your word, O… (WEB) ¹³ … (WEB)

Proverbs 4:21–23

²¹ Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. ²² For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. ²³ Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

Sirach 1:17–19

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Sirach 43:32–33

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Job 5:17–19

¹⁷ Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. ¹⁸ For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. ¹⁹ He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.

Sirach 31:21–23

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