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Ben Sira 6:1-8
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Ben Sira 6:1-8
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and do not be an enemy when you should be a friend. A bad reputation brings you the disgrace that lying sinners deserve.
2
Do not let your passions carry you away; this can tear your soul to pieces like a bull.
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You will be left like a dead tree without any leaves or fruit.
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Evil desire will destroy you and make you a joke to your enemies.
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If you are polite and courteous, you will enjoy the friendship of many people.
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Exchange greetings with many, but take advice from only one person out of a thousand.
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When you make friends, don't be too quick to trust them; make sure that they have proved themselves.
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Some people will be your friends only when it is convenient for them, but they won't stand by you in trouble.
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[Verse 2 in both Greek and Hebrew is unclear.]
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.