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17 Don’t consult with fools,
    because they can’t keep a secret.
18 Don’t do anything in front of strangers
that should be kept hidden,
    for you don’t know what they will reveal.
19 Don’t open your heart to just anyone,
    and don’t accept a favor from just anyone.[a]

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  1. Sirach 8:19 LXX; Heb and don’t drive goodness away from yourself

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