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An adult pauses quietly at the threshold of an ancient worship courtyard.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Ecclesiastes 4:17

Draw Near to Listen

Oppression, Companionship, and Passing Favor · Ecclesiastes 4

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17Guard your steps when you go to the house of God, and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil.

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