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Sirach 20:18-28
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Sirach 20:18-28
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18
To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
19
An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise.
20
A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool's mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.
21
There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.
22
There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.
23
There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
24
A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.
25
A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.
26
The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.
27
A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
28
He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.
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