Sirach 41:10–18
10All things that are of the earth will go back to the earth; so the ungodly will go from a curse to perdition.↗
11The mourning of men is about their bodies; but the evil name of sinners will be blotted out.↗
12Have regard for your name, for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold.↗
13A good life has its number of days, but a good name continues forever.↗
14My children, follow instruction in peace. But wisdom that is hidden and a treasure that is not seen, what benefit is in them both?↗
15Better is a man who hides his foolishness than a man who hides his wisdom.↗
16Therefore show respect for my words; for it is not good to retain every kind of shame. Not everything is approved by all in good faith.↗
17Be ashamed of sexual immorality before father and mother, of a lie before a prince and a mighty man,↗
18of an offense before a judge and ruler, of iniquity before the congregation and the people, of unjust dealing before a partner and friend,↗
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