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Wisdom of Ben Sira 20:19-21
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 20:19-21
New Catholic Bible
19 A coarse person is like an indiscreet story
that is continually on the lips of the ignorant.
20 A proverb is rejected when it comes from the lips of a fool
since he does not utter it at the proper time.
21 Poverty may prevent one from sinning;
so when he takes his rest, his conscience does not disturb him.