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Sirach 18:29
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Sirach 18:29
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Those who are intelligent with words have become wise themselves, and they have poured forth fitting proverbs.
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27
Wise people exercise caution in everything, and in times of sin they will take heed against error.
28
All intelligent people have recognized Wisdom, and they will acknowledge anyone who finds her.
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Those who are intelligent with words have become wise themselves, and they have poured forth fitting proverbs.
30
Don't go after your desires, and restrain yourself from your appetites.
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If you cater to your desires, you will become a laughingstock to your enemies.
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[a].
LXXb adds
Confidence in a single master is better than adhering with a dead heart to a dead one.
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