Sirach 4:19–27
19If he goes astray, she will forsake him, and hand him over to his fall.↗
20Watch for the opportunity, and beware of evil. Don’t be ashamed of your soul.↗
21For there is a shame that brings sin, and there is a shame that is glory and grace.↗
22Don’t show partiality, discrediting your soul. Don’t revere any man to your falling.↗
23Don’t refrain from speaking when it is for safety. Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of seeming fair.↗
24For wisdom will be known by speech, and instruction by the word of the tongue.↗
25Don’t speak against the truth and be shamed for your ignorance.↗
26Don’t be ashamed to confess your sins. Don’t fight the river’s current.↗
27Don’t lay yourself down for a fool to tread upon. Don’t be partial to one who is mighty.↗
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