Kniha Sirachovcova

1 (KJV) My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more, but ask pardon for thy former sins.
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2 (KJV) Flee from sin as from the face of a serpent: for if thou comest too near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of a lion, slaying the souls of men.
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3 (KJV) All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof cannot be healed.
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4 (KJV) To terrify and do wrong will waste riches: thus the house of proud men shall be made desolate.
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5 (KJV) A prayer out of a poor man's mouth reacheth to the ears of God, and his judgment cometh speedily.
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6 (KJV) He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.
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7 (KJV) An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
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8 (KJV) He that buildeth his house with other men's money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.
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9 (KJV) The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.
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10 (KJV) The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.
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11 (KJV) He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.
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12 (KJV) He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.
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13 (KJV) The knowledge of a wise man shall abound like a flood: and his counsel is like a pure fountain of life.
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14 (KJV) The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel, and he will hold no knowledge as long as he liveth.
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15 (KJV) If a skilful man hear a wise word, he will commend it, and add unto it: but as soon as one of no understanding heareth it, it displeaseth him, and he casteth it behind his back.
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16 (KJV) The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way: but grace shall be found in the lips of the wise.
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17 (KJV) They enquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their heart.
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18 (KJV) As is a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool: and the knowledge of the unwise is as talk without sense.
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19 (KJV) Doctrine unto fools is as fetters on the feet, and like manacles on the right hand.
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20 (KJV) A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter; but a wise man doth scarce smile a little.
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21 (KJV) Learning is unto a wise man as an ornament of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm.
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22 (KJV) A foolish man's foot is soon in his [neighbour's] house: but a man of experience is ashamed of him.
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23 (KJV) A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured will stand without.
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24 (KJV) It is the rudeness of a man to hearken at the door: but a wise man will be grieved with the disgrace.
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25 (KJV) The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them: but the words of such as have understanding are weighed in the balance.
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26 (KJV) The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart.
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27 (KJV) When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul.
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28 (KJV) A whisperer defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he dwelleth.
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