Sirach 7:11-21
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11 Laugh no man to scorn in the bitterness of his soul: for there is one which humbleth and exalteth.
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12 Devise not a lie against thy brother; neither do the like to thy friend.
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13 Use not to make any manner of lie: for the custom thereof is not good.
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14 Use not many words in a multitude of elders, and make not much babbling when thou prayest.
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15 Hate not laborious work, neither husbandry, which the most High hath ordained.
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16 Number not thyself among the multitude of sinners, but remember that wrath will not tarry long.
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17 Humble thyself greatly: for the vengeance of the ungodly is fire and worms.
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18 Change not a friend for any good by no means; neither a faithful brother for the gold of Ophir.
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19 Forego not a wise and good woman: for her grace is above gold.
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20 Whereas thy servant worketh truly, entreat him not evil. nor the hireling that bestoweth himself wholly for thee.
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21 Let thy soul love a good servant, and defraud him not of liberty.