Sirach 8:1

Strive not with a mighty man' lest thou fall into his hands.

Sirach 8:2

Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.

Sirach 8:3

Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.

Sirach 8:4

Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.

Sirach 8:5

Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

Sirach 8:6

Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.

Sirach 8:7

Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.



Sirach 8:8

Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.

Sirach 8:9

Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.

Sirach 8:10

Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.

Sirach 8:11

Rise not up [in anger] at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words

Sirach 8:12

Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.

Sirach 8:13

Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.

Sirach 8:14

Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.



Sirach 8:15

Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.

Sirach 8:16

Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.

Sirach 8:17

Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.

Sirach 8:18

Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.

Sirach 8:19

Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.


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