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Sirach 8
Sirach 8:1-7
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Sirach 8:1-7
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Strive not with a mighty man' lest thou fall into his hands.
2
Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.
3
Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.
4
Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.
5
Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.
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Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.
7
Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.
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The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.