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Ben Sira 4
Ben Sira 4:22
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Do not let others have their way at your expense; do not bring on your own ruin by giving up your rights.
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Take advantage of opportunities, but guard yourself against evil. Don't underrate yourself.
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Humility deserves honor and respect, but a low opinion of yourself leads to sin.
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Do not let others have their way at your expense; do not bring on your own ruin by giving up your rights.
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Never hesitate to speak out when the occasion calls for it. Don't hide your wisdom.
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Your wisdom and education can be known only by what you say.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.