Sirach 21:1

My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more, but ask pardon for thy former sins.

Sirach 21:2

Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.

Sirach 21:3

All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.

Sirach 21:4

To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.

Sirach 21:5

A prayer out of a poor man's mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.

Sirach 21:6

He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.

Sirach 21:7

An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.



Sirach 21:8

He that buildeth his house with other men's money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.

Sirach 21:9

The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.

Sirach 21:10

The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.

Sirach 21:11

He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.

Sirach 21:12

He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.

Sirach 21:13

The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.

Sirach 21:14

The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.



Sirach 21:15

If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.

Sirach 21:16

The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.

Sirach 21:17

They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.

Sirach 21:18

As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.

Sirach 21:19

Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.

Sirach 21:20

A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.

Sirach 21:21

Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.



Sirach 21:22

A foolish man's foot is soon in his [neighbour's] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.

Sirach 21:23

A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.

Sirach 21:24

It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.

Sirach 21:25

The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.

Sirach 21:26

The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.

Sirach 21:27

When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.

Sirach 21:28

A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.




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