Sirach 41:20-24

1. 20 And of silence before them that salute thee; and to look upon an harlot;

2. 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.

3. 22 Or to be overbusy with his maid, and come not near her bed; or of upbraiding speeches before friends; and after thou hast given, upbraid not;

4. 23 Or of iterating and speaking again that which thou hast heard; and of revealing of secrets.

5. 24 So shalt thou be truly shamefaced and find favour before all men.

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