Sirach 32:21-25

{32:21} A sinful man will shun correction, and he will find a rationalization in accord with his own will.
{32:22} A man of counsel will not reject understanding. A strange and arrogant man will not be disturbed by fear.
{32:23} Even so, after he has acted out of fear and without counsel, he will be rebuked by his own criticism.
{32:24} Son, you should do nothing without counsel, and then you will not regret what you have done.
{32:25} You should not go into the way of ruin, and you then will not stumble on stones. You should not commit yourself to a laborious way; otherwise, you may set up a scandal against your own soul.

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Sirach 32:16-20

{32:16} And act according to your intentions, but not in sin and not in arrogant speech.
{32:17} And for all these things, bless the Lord, who made you, and who fills you to overflowing with all his good things.
{32:18} Whoever fears the Lord will accept his doctrine. And whoever watches for him diligently will find a blessing.
{32:19} Whoever seeks the law will be filled from the law. But whoever acts with treachery will be scandalized by treachery.
{32:20} Those who fear the Lord will find just judgment, and they will kindle justice like a light.

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