Sirach 20
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| 1 | There is a reproofe that is not comely: againe some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise. |
| 2 | It is much better to reprooue, then to be angry secretly, and he that confesseth his fault, shall be preserued from hurt. |
| 3 | How good is it when thou art reproued, to shew repentance? for so shalt thou escape wilfull sinne. |
| 4 | As is the lust of an Eunuch to defloure a virgine; so is he that executeth iudgement with violence. |
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| 5 | There is one that keepeth silence and is found wise: and another by much babling becommeth hatefull. |
| 6 | Some man holdeth his tongue, because hee hath not to answere, and some keepeth silence, knowing his time. |
| 7 | A wise man wil hold his tongue till he see opportunitie: but a babler and a foole will regard no time. |
| 8 | He that vseth many words shalbe abhorred; and hee that taketh to himselfe authoritie therein, shalbe hated. |
| 9 | There is a sinner that hath good successe in euill things; and there is a gaine that turneth to losse. |
| 10 | There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a gift whose recompence is double. |
| 11 | There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifteth vp his head from a low estate. |
| 12 | There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it seuen fold. |
| 13 | A wise man by his words maketh himselfe beloued: but the graces of fooles shalbe powred out. |
| 14 | The gift of a foole shall doe thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the enuious for his necessitie: for hee looketh to receiue many things for one. |
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| 15 | Hee giueth little and vpbraideth much; hee openeth his mouth like a crier; to day he lendeth, and to morrow will he aske it againe: such an one is to be hated of God and man. |
| 16 | The foole saith, I haue no friends, I haue no thanke for all my good deeds: and they that eate my bread speake euill of me. |
| 17 | How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorne? for hee knoweth not aright what it is to haue; and it is all one vnto him, as if he had it not. |
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| 18 | To slip vpon a pauement, is better then to slip with the tongue: so, the fall of the wicked shall come speedily. |
| 19 | An vnseasonable tale will alwayes be in the mouth of the vnwise. |
| 20 | A wise sentence shall be reiected when it commeth out of a fools mouth: for he will not speake it in due season. |
| 21 | There is that is hindred from sinning through want: and when hee taketh rest, he shall not be troubled. |
| 22 | There is that destroyeth his owne soule through bashfulnesse, and by accepting of persons ouerthroweth himselfe. |
| 23 | There is that for bashfulnes promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing. |
| 24 | A lie is a foule blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the vntaught. |
| 25 | A thiefe is better then a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall haue destruction to heritage. |
| 26 | The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is euer with him. |
| 27 | A wise man shall promote himselfe to honour with his words: and hee that hath vnderstanding, will please great men. |
| 28 | He that tilleth his land, shall increase his heape: and he that pleaseth great men, shal get pardon for iniquity. |
| 29 | Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stoppe vp his mouth that he cannot reprooue. |
| 30 | Wisedome that is hidde, and treasure that is hoarded vp, what profit is in them both? |
| 31 | Better is he that hideth his folly, then a man that hideth his wisedome. |
| 32 | Necessary patience in seeking the Lord, is better then he that leadeth his life without a guide. |