Ben Sira 7:12-22

12 Devise not a lie against thy brother, neither do the like to thy friend.
13 Use not ever any manner of lie, for the custom thereof is not good.
14 Use not many words in a multitude of elders, and make not much babbling when thou prayest.
15 Hate not laborious work, neither husbandry, which the Most High hath ordained.
16 Number not thyself among the multitude of sinners, but remember that wrath will not tarry long.
17 Humble thy soul greatly, for the vengeance against the ungodly is fire and worms.
18 Exchange not a friend for any goods by no means, neither a faithful brother for the gold of Ophir.
19 Forgo not a wise and good woman, for her grace is above gold.
20 When thy servant worketh truly, treat him not evilly, nor the hireling that bestoweth himself wholly for thee.
21 Let thy soul love a good servant, and defraud him not of liberty.
22 Hast thou cattle? Have an eye to them; and if they be for thy profit, keep them with thee.
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