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Ben Sira 6
Ben Sira 6:4
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For a wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and maketh him to be a joy to his enemies, and shall lead him into the lot of the wicked.
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Extol not thyself in the thoughts of thy soul like a bull: lest thy strength be quashed by folly,
3
And it eat up thy leaves, and destroy thy fruit: and thou be left as a dry tree in the wilderness.
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For a wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and maketh him to be a joy to his enemies, and shall lead him into the lot of the wicked.
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A sweet word multiplieth friends, and appeaseth enemies, and a gracious tongue in a good man aboundeth.
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Be in peace with many, but let one of a thousand be thy counsellor.
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