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Sirach 7:13-23
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Sirach 7:13-23
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Use not to make any manner of lie: for the custom thereof is not good.
14
Use not many words in a multitude of elders, and make not much babbling when thou prayest.
15
Hate not laborious work, neither husbandry, which the most High hath ordained.
16
Number not thyself among the multitude of sinners, but remember that wrath will not tarry long.
17
Humble thyself greatly: for the vengeance of the ungodly is fire and worms.
18
Change not a friend for any good by no means; neither a faithful brother for the gold of Ophir.
19
Forego not a wise and good woman: for her grace is above gold.
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Whereas thy servant worketh truly, entreat him not evil. nor the hireling that bestoweth himself wholly for thee.
21
Let thy soul love a good servant, and defraud him not of liberty.
22
Hast thou cattle? have an eye to them: and if they be for thy profit, keep them with thee.
23
Hast thou children? instruct them, and bow down their neck from their youth.
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