The King James Version Bible

Sirach 41:11-17

  1. The mourning of men is about their bodies: but an ill name of sinners shall be blotted out.

  2. Have regard to thy name; for that shall continue with thee above a thousand great treasures of gold.

  3. A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever.

  4. My children, keep discipline in peace: for wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen, what profit is in them both?

  5. A man that hideth his foolishness is better than a man that hideth his wisdom.

  6. Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: for it is not good to retain all shamefacedness; neither is it altogether approved in every thing.

  7. Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;