Sirach 34:1–9
1Vain and false hopes are for a man void of understanding. Dreams give wings to fools.↗
2As one who grasps at a shadow and follows after the wind, so is he who sets his mind on dreams.↗
3The vision of dreams is a reflection, the likeness of a face near a face.↗
4From an unclean thing what can be cleansed? From that which is false what can be true?↗
5Divinations, and soothsayings, and dreams, are vain. The heart has fantasies like a woman in labor.↗
6If they are not sent in a visitation from the Most High, don’t give your heart to them.↗
7For dreams have led many astray. They have failed by putting their hope in them.↗
8Without lying the law will be fulfilled. Wisdom is complete in a faithful mouth.↗
9A well-instructed man knows many things. He who has much experience will declare understanding.↗
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