Sirach 4:27-36

Sirach 4:27-36

{4:27} You should not enjoy the fall of your neighbor.
{4:28} Neither should you withhold words at an opportunity for salvation. You should not conceal your wisdom in her beauty.
{4:29} For wisdom is discerned within speech. And understanding and knowledge and doctrine are discerned in the words of those who understand and by their steadfastness in the works of justice.
{4:30} You should not contradict a word of truth in any way. Otherwise, by a falsehood born of ignorance, you will be confounded.
{4:31} You should not be ashamed to confess your sins, but do not subject yourself to any man because of sin.
{4:32} Do not choose to stand against the face of the powerful, for you should not strive against the current of the river.
{4:33} Suffer for justice, on behalf of your soul, and struggle, even unto death, on behalf of justice, and God will fight against your enemies on your behalf.
{4:34} Do not choose to be quick with your words, nor unproductive or neglectful in your works.
{4:35} Do not choose to be like a lion in your house, distressing those of your household, and oppressing those who are subject to you.
{4:36} Do not let your hand be open when receiving, but closed when giving.

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