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Sirach 41:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 41:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
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(A)
Footnotes
- 41.19 Heb: Gk before the truth of God and the covenant
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