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Ben Sira 32
Ben Sira 32:11
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Ben Sira 32:11
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Leave the party at the right time and never be the last to go. Don't linger at the door; just go straight home.
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Don't treat important people as if you were their equal and don't make a nuisance of yourself by asking them a lot of questions.
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The reputation of a modest person goes before him, as lightning before thunder.
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Leave the party at the right time and never be the last to go. Don't linger at the door; just go straight home.
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There you can enjoy yourself as you wish, but don't commit the sin of bragging.
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And don't forget to thank your Creator for letting you enjoy so many good things.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.