Sirach 37:15-23
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15 And above all this pray to the most High, that he will direct thy way in truth.
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16 Let reason go before every enterprize, and counsel before every action.
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17 The countenance is a sign of changing of the heart.
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18 Four manner of things appear: good and evil, life and death: but the tongue ruleth over them continually.
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19 There is one that is wise and teacheth many, and yet is unprofitable to himself.
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20 There is one that sheweth wisdom in words, and is hated: he shall be destitute of all food.
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21 For grace is not given, him from the Lord, because he is deprived of all wisdom.
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22 Another is wise to himself; and the fruits of understanding are commendable in his mouth.
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23 A wise man instructeth his people; and the fruits of his understanding fail not.