Sirach 27:13-21
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13 The discourse of fools is irksome, and their sport is the wantonness of sin.
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14 The talk of him that sweareth much maketh the hair stand upright; and their brawls make one stop his ears.
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15 The strife of the proud is bloodshedding, and their revilings are grievous to the ear.
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16 Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.
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17 Love thy friend, and be faithful unto him: but if thou betrayest his secrets, follow no more after him.
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18 For as a man hath destroyed his enemy; so hast thou lost the love of thy neighbor.
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19 As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him again
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20 Follow after him no more, for he is too far off; he is as a roe escaped out of the snare.
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21 As for a wound, it may be bound up; and after reviling there may be reconcilement: but he that betrayeth secrets is without hope.