Sirach 7:31 (WEB)
Fear the Lord and honor the priest. Give him his portion, even as it is commanded you: the first fruits, the trespass offering, the gift of the shoulders, the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of holy things.
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“Moreover also Solomon, established in the Holy Spirit, testifies and teaches what is the priestly authority and power, saying, “Fear the Lord with all thy soul, and reverence His priests;” and again, “Honour God with all thy soul, and honour His priests.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. vii. 31.
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Cited together in Epistles Letter 64.
Cited together in Epistles Letter 64.
Cited together in Epistles Letter 64.
Cited together in Epistles Letter 64.
Cited together in Epistles Letter 64.
Cited together in Epistles Letter 64.
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Parallel passages
Nehemiah 10:35 and Sirach 7:31 share the same wording (9 words).