Sirach 41:11-21

1. 11 The mourning of men is about their bodies: but an ill name of sinners shall be blotted out.

2. 12 Have regard to thy name; for that shall continue with thee above a thousand great treasures of gold.

3. 13 A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever.

4. 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?

5. 15 A man that hideth his foolishness is better than a man that hideth his wisdom.

6. 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.

7. 17 Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;

8. 18 Of an offence before a judge and ruler; of iniquity before a congregation and people; of unjust dealing before thy partner and friend;

9. 19 And of theft in regard of the place where thou sojournest, and in regard of the truth of God and his covenant; and to lean with thine elbow upon the meat; and of scorning to give and take;

10. 20 And of silence before them that salute thee; and to look upon an harlot;

11. 21 And to turn away thy face from thy kinsman; or to take away a portion or a gift; or to gaze upon another man's wife.

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