Sirach 5:5-12
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5 Concerning propitiation, be not without fear to add sin unto sin:
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6 And say not His mercy is great; he will be pacified for the multitude of my sins: for mercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation resteth upon sinners.
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7 Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord, and put not off from day to day: for suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth, and in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, and perish in the day of vengeance.
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8 Set not thine heart upon goods unjustly gotten, for they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity.
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9 Winnow not with every wind, and go not into every way: for so doth the sinner that hath a double tongue.
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10 Be stedfast in thy understanding; and let thy word be the same.
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11 Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer.
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12 If thou hast understanding, answer thy neighbour; if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.