Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 7

7:1

Do no evil,

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7:2

Depart from wrong,

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7:3

My son, don’t sow upon the furrows of unrighteousness,

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7:4

Don’t seek preeminence from the Lord,

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7:5

Don’t justify yourself in the presence of the Lord,

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7:6

Don’t seek to be a judge,

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7:7

Don’t sin against the multitude of the city.

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7:8

Don’t commit a sin twice,

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7:9

Don’t say, “He will look upon the multitude of my gifts.

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7:10

Don’t be faint-hearted in your prayer.

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7:11

Don’t laugh a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul,

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7:12

Don’t devise a lie against your brother,

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7:13

Refuse to utter a lie,

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7:14

Don’t babble in the assembly of elders.

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7:15

Don’t hate hard labour

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7:16

Don’t number yourself amongst the multitude of sinners.

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7:17

Humble your soul greatly,

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7:18

Don’t exchange a friend for something,

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7:19

Don’t deprive yourself of a wise and good wife,

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7:20

Don’t abuse a servant who works faithfully,

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7:21

Let your soul love a wise servant.

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7:22

Do you have cattle? Look after them.

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7:23

Do you have children? Correct them,

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7:24

Do you have daughters? Take care of their bodies,

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7:25

Give your daughter in marriage, and you will have accomplished a great matter.

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7:26

Do you have a wife who pleases you? Don’t cast her out.

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7:27

Honour your father with your whole heart,

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7:28

Remember that you were born of them.

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7:29

Fear the Lord with all your soul;

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7:30

With all your strength love him who made you.

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7:31

Fear the Lord and honour the priest.

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7:32

Also stretch out your hand to the poor man,

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7:33

A gift has grace in the sight of every living man.

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7:34

Don’t avoid those who weep,

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7:35

Don’t be slow to visit a sick man,

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7:36

In all your words, remember eternity,

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