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Sirach 20:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 20:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 One may be prevented from sinning by poverty,
so when he rests he feels no remorse.(A)
22 One may lose his life through shame
or lose it because of a foolish person.[a](B)
23 One may make promises to a friend out of shame
and so make an enemy for nothing.
Footnotes
- 20.22 Other ancient authorities read human respect
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