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Ben Sira 4
Ben Sira 4:23-31
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Ben Sira 4:23-31
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23
Do not refrain from speaking at the crucial time, and do not hide your wisdom.
24
For wisdom is known through speech, and education through the words of the tongue.
25
Never speak against the truth, but be mindful 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 foolish fellow, nor show partiality to a ruler.
28
Strive even to death for the truth and the Lord God will fight for you.
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Do not be reckless in your speech, or sluggish and remiss in your deeds.
30
Do not be like a lion in your home, nor be a faultfinder with your servants.
31
Let not your hand be extended to receive, but withdrawn when it is time to repay.
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Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.