Sirach 4:21-23

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²¹For there is a shame that leads to sin,
    and there is a shame that is glory and favour.
²²Do not show partiality, to your own harm,
    or deference, to your downfall.
²³Do not refrain from speaking at the proper moment,^[a]
    and do not hide your wisdom.^[b]

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Footnotes

Sirach 4:23 Heb: Gk at a time of salvation
Sirach 4:23 So some Gk Mss and Heb Syr Lat: Other Gk Mss lack and do not hide your wisdom

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