Sirach 13:12-14

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹² If thou be invited by one that is mightier, withdraw thyself: for so he will invite thee the more.

¹³ Be not troublesome to him, lest thou be put back: and keep not far from him, lest thou be forgotten.

¹⁴ Affect not to speak with him as an equal: and believe not his many words: for by much talk he will sift thee, and smiling will examine thee concerning thy secrets.