Sirach 41:16

16 Therefore, respect my judgment, because it isn't good to guard against every shame, and not everyone, in good faith, holds all the same things in good repute.

Sirach 41:16 In-Context

14 Hold on to your education in peace, my children. Hidden wisdom and an invisible treasure— of what use is either?
15 People who hide their foolishness are better than people who hide their wisdom.
16 Therefore, respect my judgment, because it isn't good to guard against every shame, and not everyone, in good faith, holds all the same things in good repute.
17 Be ashamed: of sexual immorality before your father and mother, of lying before a prince or leader,
18 of error before a judge and an official, of lawlessness before the assembly and the people, of injustice before a partner and friend,
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