Sirach 32:12-23
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12 There take thy pastime, and do what thou wilt: but sin not by proud speech.
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13 And for these things bless him that made thee, and hath replenished thee with his good things.
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14 Whoso feareth the Lord will receive his discipline; and they that seek him early shall find favour.
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15 He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: but the hypocrite will be offended thereat.
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16 They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.
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17 A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will.
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18 A man of counsel will be considerate; but a strange and proud man is not daunted with fear, even when of himself he hath done without counsel.
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19 Do nothing without advice; and when thou hast once done, repent not.
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20 Go not in a way wherein thou mayest fall, and stumble not among the stones.
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21 Be not confident in a plain way.
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22 And beware of thine own children.
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23 In every good work trust thy own soul; for this is the keeping of the commandments.