Sirach 20:20-32
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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.
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21 There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.
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22 There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.
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23 There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
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24 A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.
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25 A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.
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26 The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.
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27 A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
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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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29 Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.
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30 Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?
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31 Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.
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32 Necessary patience in seeking ing the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide.