Sirach 8
aligned by seat — same row, same verse, whatever each bible numbers it
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| 1 | Striue not with a mighty man, lest thou fall into his hands. |
| 1a | — |
| 2 | Bee not at variance with a rich man, lest he ouerweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and peruerted the hearts of kings. |
| 3 | Striue not with a man that is full of tongue, and heape not wood vpon his fire. |
| 4 | Iest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestours be disgraced. |
| 5 | Reproch not a man that turneth from sinne, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment. |
| 6 | Dishonour not a man in his old age: for euen some of vs waxe old. |
| 7 | Reioice not ouer thy greatest enemie being dead, but remember that we die all. |
| 7a | — |
| 8 | Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thy selfe with their prouerbs; for of them thou shalt learne instruction, & how to serue great men with ease. |
| 9 | Misse not the discourse of the Elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learne vnderstanding, and to giue answere as need requireth. |
| 9a | — |
| 10 | Kindle not the coales of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire. |
| 11 | Rise not vp (in anger) at the presence of an iniurious person, least he lie in waite to entrap thee in thy words. |
| 12 | Lend not vnto him that is mightier then thy selfe; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost. |
| 13 | Be not surety aboue thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it. |
| 14 | Goe not to law with a iudge, for they will iudge for him according to his honour. |
| 15 | Trauaile not by the way with a bold fellow, least he become grieuous vnto thee: for he will doe according to his owne will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly. |
| 16 | Striue not with an angry man, and goe not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no helpe, he will ouerthrow thee. |
| 17 | Consult not with a foole; for he cannot keepe counsell. |
| 18 | Doe no secret thing before a stranger, for thou knowest not what he will bring forth. |
| 19 | Open not thine heart to euery man, least he requite thee with a shrewd turne. |