Sirach 18:29-33 – MoralMinute http://moralminute.com Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:38:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 Sirach 18:29-33 http://moralminute.com/sirach-1829-33/ Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:21:27 +0000 http://moralminute.com/?p=233 {18:29} Those who show understanding with words also have acted wisely themselves, and they have understood truth and justice, and they have fulfilled proverbs and judgments.
{18:30} You should not go after your desires; instead, turn away from your own will.
{18:31} If you offer your desires to your soul, this will cause you to become a joy to your enemies.
{18:32} Take no delight in disorderly gatherings, whether large or small. For their commission of offenses is unceasing.
{18:33} You should not be reduced by the contention of borrowing, even if there is nothing in your purse. For you would be contending against your own life.

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