Sirach 19:1-7

1. 1 A labouring man that A is given to drunkenness shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things shall fall by little and little.

2. 2 Wine and women will make men of understanding to fall away: and he that cleaveth to harlots will become impudent.

3. 3 Moths and worms shall have him to heritage, and a bold man shall be taken away.

4. 4 He that is hasty to give credit is lightminded; and he that sinneth shall offend against his own soul.

5. 5 Whoso taketh pleasure in wickedness shall be condemned: but he that resisteth pleasures crowneth his life.

6. 6 He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.

7. 7 Rehearse not unto another that which is told unto thee, and thou shalt fare never the worse.

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