Sirach 41:11-17
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11 The mourning of men is about their bodies: but an ill name of sinners shall be blotted out.
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12 Have regard to thy name; for that shall continue with thee above a thousand great treasures of gold.
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13 A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever.
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14 My children, keep discipline in peace: for wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen, what profit is in them both?
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15 A man that hideth his foolishness is better than a man that hideth his wisdom.
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16 Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: for it is not good to retain all shamefacedness; neither is it altogether approved in every thing.
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17 Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;