Sirach 39:13

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 39:13 (WEB)
Listen to me, you holy children, and bud forth like a rose growing by a brook of water.

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Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor II.8Book II
““Hear me,” it is said, “and grow as a rose planted by the streams of waters, and give forth a sweet fragrance like frankincense, and bless the Lord for His works.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxxix. 13, 14.
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