Apocrypha

Sirach 22:1-7

{22:1} The lazy man is pelted with a dirty stone, and all will speak about his rejection.
{22:2} The lazy man is pelted with the dung of oxen, and all who touch him will brush off their hands.
{22:3} An undisciplined son is the shame of his father, but an undisciplined daughter will be to his degradation.
{22:4} A prudent daughter brings an inheritance to her husband. But she who causes shame will be a disgrace to him who conceived her.
{22:5} She who is bold shames her father and her husband, and she will not be less offensive to the impious. For she will be held in dishonor by both.
{22:6} An untimely explanation is like music in a time of mourning. But the sharp correction and doctrine of wisdom are ever timely.
{22:7} Whoever teaches the foolish is like someone who glues together a broken pot.

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Sirach 21:28-31

{21:28} The lips of the imprudent will describe senseless things. But the words of the prudent will be weighed on a balance.
{21:29} The hearts of the foolish are in their mouths. But the mouths of the wise are with their hearts.
{21:30} Whenever the impious curse the devil, they curse their own soul.
{21:31} Those who whisper accusations defile their own souls, and they will be hated by all. And whoever abides with them will be hateful. The silent and understanding man will be honored.

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