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Wisdom of Ben Sira 41:15-17
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 41:15-17
New Catholic Bible
15 Better is one who hides his folly
than one who hides his wisdom.
Things That Require a Sense of Shame[a]
16 Therefore, provide a sense of shame in the following matters,
for shame is not always appropriate in every instance,
nor is it to be approved in every situation.
17 Be ashamed to be caught by your father or mother in an act of sexual immorality,
or by a ruler or a prince in lies,
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 41:16 What is it that you find dishonest or inconvenient in your opinion? Your response contains your philosophy of life. In this passage we will discover—as in a negative resume—the essence of the author’s practical teaching.
