Sirach 27:15-26
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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.
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22 He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil: and he that knoweth him will depart from him.
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23 When thou art present, he will speak sweetly, and will admire thy words: but at the last he will writhe his mouth, and slander thy sayings.
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24 I have hated many things, but nothing like him; for the Lord will hate him.
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25 Whoso casteth a stone on high casteth it on his own head; and a deceitful stroke shall make wounds.
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26 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that setteth a trap shall be taken therein.