Sirach 41:15-20

1. 15 A man that hideth his foolishness is better than a man that hideth his wisdom.

2. 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.

3. 17 Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;

4. 18 Of an offence before a judge and ruler; of iniquity before a congregation and people; of unjust dealing before thy partner and friend;

5. 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;

6. 20 And of silence before them that salute thee; and to look upon an harlot;

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