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18     of error before a judge and an official,
    of lawlessness before the assembly
    and the people,
    of injustice before a partner and friend,
19     of theft in the neighborhood
    where you are staying.

    Be ashamed:
    before the Lord’s truth and covenant,[a]
    of leaning on your elbow at meals,
    of showing contempt
    when receiving or giving,
20     of silence when people greet you,
    of looking at a female escort,

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 41:19 Heb of breaking a solemn pledge or an agreement

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