Sirach 8:12-14

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹² For of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give an answer in time of need.

¹³ Kindle not the coals of sinners by rebuking them, lest thou be burnt with the flame of the fire of their sins.

¹⁴ Stand not against the face of an injurious person, lest he sit as a spy to entrap thee in thy words.