Sirach 32:19–24
19Do nothing without counsel, but when you have acted, don’t regret it.↗
20Don’t go in a way of conflict. Don’t stumble in stony places.↗
21Don’t be overconfident on a smooth road.↗
22Beware of your own children.↗
23In every work guard your own soul, for this is the keeping of the commandments.↗
24He who believes the law gives heed to the commandment. He who trusts in the Lord will suffer no loss.↗
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