1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Sirach 38:4 | The Most High hath created medicines out of the earth, and a wise man will not abhor them. | Them, as he will all superstitious remedies. (Calmet) --- "A crowd of physicians killed Caesar," said Adrian, on his death-bed. They often try experiments, and kill with impunity, (Pliny 29:1.) --- Yet we must not condemn the prudent use of medicine. (Calmet) |