Sirach 41:15-17

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A Series of Contrasts

¹⁵Better are those who hide their folly
than those who hide their wisdom.
¹⁶Therefore show respect for my words;
for it is not good to feel shame in every circumstance,
nor is every kind of abashment to be approved.^[a]

¹⁷Be ashamed of sexual immorality, before your father or mother;
and of a lie, before a prince or a ruler;

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Sirach 41:16 Heb: Gk and not everything is confidently esteemed by everyone

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