Ben Sira 4:25-31

25 Never speak against the truth, but be ashamed of your ignorance.

26 Do not be ashamed to confess your sins, and do not try to stop the current of a river.

27 Do not subject yourself to a fool, or show partiality to a ruler.

28 Fight to the death for truth, and the Lord God will fight for you.

29 Do not be reckless in your speech, or sluggish and remiss in your deeds.

30 Do not be like a lion in your home, or suspicious of your servants.

31 Do not let your hand be stretched out to receive and closed when it is time to give.