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Ben Sira 20:28

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28 They will excuse your errors if they like you, so cultivate the soil and reap the harvest!
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26 A liar has no honor. He lives in constant disgrace.
27 Speak wisely, and you will get ahead in the world. Influential people appreciate good sense.
28 They will excuse your errors if they like you, so cultivate the soil and reap the harvest!
29 Gifts and bribes make even the wise blind to the truth, and prevent them from being honest in their criticism.
30 Wisdom that is not expressed is like a treasure that has been hidden - both are useless.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.