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Sirach 6

Septuagint Bible w/ Apocrypha LXX

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.

8 For some man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble.

9 And there is a friend, who being turned to enmity, and strife will discover thy reproach.

10 Again, some friend is a companion at the table, and will not continue in the day of thy affliction.

11 But in thy prosperity he will be as thyself, and will be bold over thy servants.

12 If thou be brought low, he will be against thee, and will hide himself from thy face.

13 Separate thyself from thine enemies, and take heed of thy friends.

14 A faithful friend is a strong defence: and he that hath found such an one hath found a treasure.

15 Nothing doth countervail a faithful friend, and his excellency is invaluable.

16 A faithful friend is the medicine of life; and they that fear the Lord shall find him.

17 Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his friendship aright: for as he is, so shall his neighbour be also.

18 My son, gather instruction from thy youth up: so shalt thou find wisdom till thine old age.

19 Come unto her as one that ploweth and soweth, and wait for her good fruits: for thou shalt not toil much in labouring about her, but thou shalt eat of her fruits right soon.

20 She is very unpleasant to the unlearned: he that is without understanding will not remain with her.

21 She will lie upon him as a mighty stone of trial; and he will cast her from him ere it be long.

22 For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many.

23 Give ear, my son, receive my advice, and refuse not my counsel,

24 And put thy feet into her fetters, and thy neck into her chain.

25 Bow down thy shoulder, and bear her, and be not grieved with her bonds.

26 Come unto her with thy whole heart, and keep her ways with all thy power.

27 Search, and seek, and she shall be made known unto thee: and when thou hast got hold of her, let her not go.

28 For at the last thou shalt find her rest, and that shall be turned to thy joy.

29 Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, and her chains a robe of glory.

30 For there is a golden ornament upon her, and her bands are purple lace.

31 Thou shalt put her on as a robe of honour, and shalt put her about thee as a crown of joy.

32 My son, if thou wilt, thou shalt be taught: and if thou wilt apply thy mind, thou shalt be prudent.

33 If thou love to hear, thou shalt receive understanding: and if thou bow thine ear, thou shalt be wise,

34 Stand in the multitude of the elders; and cleave unto him that is wise.

35 Be willing to hear every godly discourse; and let not the parables of understanding escape thee.

36 And if thou seest a man of understanding, get thee betimes unto him, and let thy foot wear the steps of his door.

37 Let thy mind be upon the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually in his commandments: he shall establish thine heart, and give thee wisdom at thine owns desire.

New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha NRSA

1 #3and do not become an enemy instead of a friend; for a bad name incurs shame and reproach; so it is with the double-tongued sinner.

2 Do not fall into the grip of passion, or you may be torn apart as by a bull.

3 Your leaves will be devoured and your fruit destroyed, and you will be left like a withered tree.

4 Evil passion destroys those who have it, and makes them the laughingstock of their enemies.

5 Pleasant speech multiplies friends, and a gracious tongue multiplies courtesies.

6 Let those who are friendly with you be many, but let your advisers be one in a thousand.

7 When you gain friends, gain them through testing, and do not trust them hastily.

8 For there are friends who are such when it suits them, but they will not stand by you in time of trouble.

9 And there are friends who change into enemies, and tell of the quarrel to your disgrace.

10 And there are friends who sit at your table, but they will not stand by you in time of trouble.

11 When you are prosperous, they become your second self, and lord it over your servants;

12 but if you are brought low, they turn against you, and hide themselves from you.

13 Keep away from your enemies, and be on guard with your friends.

14 Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter: whoever finds one has found a treasure.

15 Faithful friends are beyond price; no amount can balance their worth.

16 Faithful friends are life-saving medicine; and those who fear the Lord will find them.

17 Those who fear the Lord direct their friendship aright, for as they are, so are their neighbors also.

18 My child, from your youth choose discipline, and when you have gray hair you will still find wisdom.

19 Come to her like one who plows and sows, and wait for her good harvest. For when you cultivate her you will toil but little, and soon you will eat of her produce.

20 She seems very harsh to the undisciplined; fools cannot remain with her.

21 She will be like a heavy stone to test them, and they will not delay in casting her aside.

22 For wisdom is like her name; she is not readily perceived by many.

23 Listen, my child, and accept my judgment; do not reject my counsel.

24 Put your feet into her fetters, and your neck into her collar.

25 Bend your shoulders and carry her, and do not fret under her bonds.

26 Come to her with all your soul, and keep her ways with all your might.

27 Search out and seek, and she will become known to you; and when you get hold of her, do not let her go.

28 For at last you will find the rest she gives, and she will be changed into joy for you.

29 Then her fetters will become for you a strong defense, and her collar a glorious robe.

30 Her yoke is a golden ornament, and her bonds a purple cord.

31 You will wear her like a glorious robe, and put her on like a splendid crown.

32 If you are willing, my child, you can be disciplined, and if you apply yourself you will become clever.

33 If you love to listen you will gain knowledge, and if you pay attention you will become wise.

34 Stand in the company of the elders. Who is wise? Attach yourself to such a one.

35 Be ready to listen to every godly discourse, and let no wise proverbs escape you.

36 If you see an intelligent person, rise early to visit him; let your foot wear out his doorstep.

37 Reflect on the statutes of the Lord, and meditate at all times on his commandments. It is he who will give insight to your mind, and your desire for wisdom will be granted.