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Wisdom of Ben Sira 20:25-27
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 20:25-27
New Catholic Bible
25 A thief is preferable to a habitual liar,
yet both will suffer disaster.
26 The path of a liar leads to disgrace;
his shame lasts forever.
Hidden Wisdom and Treasure Are Valueless[a]
27 A wise man advances himself by his words;
a prudent man is pleasing to the great.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 20:27 In order to teach others, the wise must in some way have access to the powerful; it is then, above all, that they must guard against being bought.
