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Sirach 22:8
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Sirach 22:8
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He that telleth a tale to a fool speaketh to one in a slumber: when he hath told his tale, he will say, What is the matter?
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A tale out of season musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.
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Whoso teacheth a fool is as one that glueth a potsherd together, and as he that waketh one from a sound sleep.
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He that telleth a tale to a fool speaketh to one in a slumber: when he hath told his tale, he will say, What is the matter?
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If children live honestly, and have wherewithal, they shall cover the baseness of their parents.
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But children, being haughty, through disdain and want of nurture do stain the nobility of their kindred.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.