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Sirach 27:4-14
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Sirach 27:4-14
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4
As when one sifteth with a sieve, the refuse remaineth; so the filth of man in his talk.
5
The furnace proveth the potter's vessels; so the trial of man is in his reasoning.
6
The fruit declareth if the tree have been dressed; so is the utterance of a conceit in the heart of man.
7
Praise no man before thou hearest him speak; for this is the trial of men.
8
If thou followest righteousness, thou shalt obtain her, and put her on, as a glorious long robe.
9
The birds will resort unto their like; so will truth return unto them that practise in her.
10
As the lion lieth in wait for the prey; so sin for them that work iniquity.
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The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.
12
If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.
13
The discourse of fools is irksome, and their sport is the wantonness of sin.
14
The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; and their brawls make one stop his ears.
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