1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Sirach 18:22

Let nothing hinder thee from praying *always, and be not afraid to be justified even to death: for the reward of God continueth for ever.

Luke 18:1.; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

Always. These admirable maxims seem copied from the gospel, Luke 18:1. (Calmet) --- The same spirit dictated all the Scriptures. (Haydock) --- Those pray always who neglect not this duty at proper times, and are always resolved to do so. (St. Augustine, ep. 121. q. ad Prob.) (Worthington) --- Greek, "be not hindered from performing thy vow in good time, and wait not to be justified, (Haydock) or to put it in execution till death. Deuteronomy 23:21. Before thou takest a vow," etc. Examine well if thou intend to perform it. (Calmet)