The King James Version Bible

Sirach 32:13-24

  1. And for these things bless him that made thee, and hath replenished thee with his good things.

  2. Whoso feareth the Lord will receive his discipline; and they that seek him early shall find favour.

  3. He that seeketh the law shall be filled therewith: but the hypocrite will be offended thereat.

  4. They that fear the Lord shall find judgment, and shall kindle justice as a light.

  5. A sinful man will not be reproved, but findeth an excuse according to his will.

  6. 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.

  7. Do nothing without advice; and when thou hast once done, repent not.

  8. Go not in a way wherein thou mayest fall, and stumble not among the stones.

  9. Be not confident in a plain way.

  10. And beware of thine own children.

  11. In every good work trust thy own soul; for this is the keeping of the commandments.

  12. He that believeth in the Lord taketh heed to the commandment; and he that trusteth in him shall fare never the worse.