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Ben Sira 20
Ben Sira 20:27
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Ben Sira 20:27
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A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
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25
A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.
26
The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.
27
A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
28
He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.
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Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.
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