There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.
[12] There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it sevenfold.
[13] A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.
[14] The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one.
[15] He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth like a crier; to day he lendeth, and to morrow will he ask it again: such an one is to be hated of God and man.
[16] The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me.
[17] How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not.
[18] To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
[19] An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise.
[20] A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool's mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.
[21] There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.
[22] There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.
[23] There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
[24] A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.
[25] A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.
[26] The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.
[27] A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
[28] He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.
[29] Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.
[30] Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?
[31] Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.
[32] Necessary patience in seeking ing the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide.

Sir.21

[1] My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more, but ask pardon for thy former sins.
[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.
[3] All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.
[4] To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.
[5] A prayer out of a poor man's mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.
[6] He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.
[7] An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
[8] He that buildeth his house with other men's money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.
[9] The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.
[10] The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.
[11] He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.
[12] He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.
[13] The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.
[14] The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.
[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.
[16] The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
[17] They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.
[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.
[19] Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.
[20] A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.
[21] Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.
[22] A foolish man's foot is soon in his [neighbour's] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.
[23] A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.
[24] It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
[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.
[26] The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.
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