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Sirach 27:8-18
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Sirach 27:8-18
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8
If thou followest righteousness, thou shalt obtain her, and put her on, as a glorious long robe.
9
The birds will resort unto their like; so will truth return unto them that practise in her.
10
As the lion lieth in wait for the prey; so sin for them that work iniquity.
11
The discourse of a godly man is always with wisdom; but a fool changeth as the moon.
12
If thou be among the indiscreet, observe the time; but be continually among men of understanding.
13
The discourse of fools is irksome, and their sport is the wantonness of sin.
14
The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; and their brawls make one stop his ears.
15
The strife of the proud is bloodshedding, and their revilings are grievous to the ear.
16
Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.
17
Love thy friend, and be faithful unto him: but if thou betrayest his secrets, follow no more after him.
18
For as a man hath destroyed his enemy; so hast thou lost the love of thy neighbour.
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