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17 Be ashamed of sexual immorality, before your father or mother;
    and of a lie, before a prince or a ruler;
18 of a crime, before a judge or magistrate;
    and of a breach of the law, before the congregation and the people;
of unjust dealing, before your partner or your friend;
19     and of theft, in the place where you live.
Be ashamed of breaking an oath or agreement,[a]
    and of leaning on your elbow at meals;
of surliness in receiving or giving,

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  1. Sirach 41:19 Heb: Gk before the truth of God and the covenant

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