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Ben Sira 27
Ben Sira 27:20
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For as a man that destroyeth his friend, so also is he that destroyeth the friendship of his neighbour.
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Ben Sira 27:20 In-Context
18
Love thy neighbour, and be joined to him with fidelity.
19
But if thou discover his secrets, follow no more after him.
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For as a man that destroyeth his friend, so also is he that destroyeth the friendship of his neighbour.
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And as one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and thou shalt not get him again.
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Follow after him no more, for he is gone afar off, he is fled, as a roe escaped out of the snare: because his soul is wounded.
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