Sirach 4:27-29

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

²⁷Do not subject yourself to a fool,
or show partiality to a ruler.
²⁸Fight to the death for truth,
and the Lord God will fight for you.

²⁹Do not be reckless in your speech,
or sluggish and remiss in your deeds.

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