Sirach 41:14

On shame

14 Hold on to your education in peace, my children. Hidden wisdom and an invisible treasure— of what use is either?

Sirach 41:14 In-Context

12 Guard your reputation, for it will continue after you longer than one thousand great treasures of gold.
13 A good life has a limited number of days, but a good name will continue forever.
14 Hold on to your education in peace, my children. Hidden wisdom and an invisible treasure— of what use is either?
15 People who hide their foolishness are better than people who hide their wisdom.
16 Therefore, respect my judgment, because it isn't good to guard against every shame, and not everyone, in good faith, holds all the same things in good repute.
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