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Sirach 6:1-7
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1
Instead of a friend become not an enemy; for thou shalt inherit an ill name, shame, and reproach: even so shall a sinner that hath a double tongue.
2
Extol not thyself in the counsel of thine own heart; that thy soul be not torn in pieces as a bull
3
Thou shalt eat up thy leaves, and lose thy fruit, and leave thyself as a dry tree.
4
A wicked soul shall destroy him that hath it, and shall make him to be laughed to scorn of his enemies.
5
Sweet language will multiply friends: and a fairspeaking tongue will increase kind greetings.
6
Be in peace with many: nevertheless have but one counsellor of a thousand.
7
If thou wouldest get a friend, prove him first and be not hasty to credit him.
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The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.