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Ben Sira 42
Ben Sira 42:1-6
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Of the following things do not be ashamed, and do not let partiality lead you to sin:
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of the law of the Most High and his covenant, and of rendering judgment to acquit the ungodly;
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of keeping accounts with a partner or with traveling companions, and of dividing the inheritance of friends;
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of accuracy with scales and weights, and of acquiring much or little;
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of profit from dealing with merchants, and of much discipline of children, and of whipping a wicked servant severely.
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Where there is an evil wife, a seal is a good thing; and where there are many hands, lock things up.
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Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.