Sirach 27:10–18
10The lion lies in wait for prey. So does sin for those who do evil.↗
11The discourse of a godly man is always wise, but the fool changes like the moon.↗
12Limit your time among people void of understanding, but persevere among the thoughtful.↗
13The talk of fools is offensive. Their laughter is wantonly sinful.↗
14Their talk with much swearing makes hair stand upright. Their strife makes others plug their ears.↗
15The strife of the proud leads to bloodshed. Their abuse of each other is a grievous thing to hear.↗
16He who reveals secrets destroys trust, and will not find a close friend.↗
17Love a friend, and keep faith with him; but if you reveal his secrets, you shall not follow him;↗
18for as a man has destroyed his enemy, so you have destroyed the friendship of your neighbor.↗
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