Kniha Sirachovcova

1 (KJV) There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.
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2 (KJV) It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.
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3 (KJV) How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin.
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4 (KJV) As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he that executeth judgment with violence.
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5 (KJV) There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.
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6 (KJV) Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
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7 (KJV) A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.
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8 (KJV) He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.
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9 (KJV) There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.
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10 (KJV) There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a gift whose recompence is double.
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11 (KJV) There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.
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12 (KJV) There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it sevenfold.
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13 (KJV) A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.
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14 (KJV) The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one.
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15 (KJV) He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth like a crier; to day he lendeth, and to morrow will he ask it again: such an one is to be hated of God and man.
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16 (KJV) The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me.
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17 (KJV) How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not.
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18 (KJV) To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
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19 (KJV) An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise.
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20 (KJV) A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool's mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.
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21 (KJV) There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.
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22 (KJV) There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.
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23 (KJV) There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.
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24 (KJV) A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.
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25 (KJV) A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.
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26 (KJV) The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.
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27 (KJV) A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.
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28 (KJV) He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.
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29 (KJV) Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.
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30 (KJV) Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?
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31 (KJV) Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.
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32 (KJV) Necessary patience in seeking ing the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide.
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