Sirach 4:28-30

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²⁸Strive even to death for the truth
and the Lord God will fight for you.

²⁹Do not be reckless in your speech,
or sluggish and remiss in your deeds.
³⁰Do not be like a lion in your home,
nor be a faultfinder with your servants.

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