1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Sirach 13:28 | The rich man spoke, and all held their peace; and what he said, they extol even to the clouds. | Clouds. People suppose that the rich must possess genius. (Horace, 2:Sat. iii.) --- "Every one honours the rich." (Theog.) (Calmet) --- Exception of persons hinders many good counsels, and promotes evil. (Worthington) |