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22 Do not let others have their way at your expense; do not bring on your own ruin by giving up your rights. 23 Never hesitate to speak out when the occasion[a] calls for it. Don't hide your wisdom.[b] 24 Your wisdom and education can be known only by what you say.

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  1. Sirach 4:23 Probable text the occasion; Greek safety.
  2. Sirach 4:23 Hebrew Don't hide your wisdom; most Greek manuscripts do not have these words; other Greek manuscripts Don't hide your wisdom for the sake of appearances.

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