Sirach 25:1-5

1. 1 In three things I was beautified, and stood up beautiful both before God and men: the unity of brethren, the love of neighbours, a man and a wife that agree together.

2. 2 Three sorts of men my soul hateth, and I am greatly offended at their life: a poor man that is proud, a rich man that is a liar, and an old adulterer that doateth.

3. 3 If thou hast gathered nothing in thy youth, how canst thou find any thing in thine age?

4. 4 O how comely a thing is judgment for gray hairs, and for ancient men to know counsel!

5. 5 O how comely is the wisdom of old men, and understanding and counsel to men of honour.

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