Sirach 5:8

8 Trust not in unrighteous gains,

For they shall profit (thee) nothing in the day of wrath.

(e) 5:9–6:1. On the Need of Straightforwardness in Speech

(= 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 distichs).

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(	indicates that the word or words so enclosed or printed are supplied for the sake of clearness.
+	indicates that the authority or authorities quoted insert the word or words following this mark.
H	Manuscript A, containing ch. 3:6–16:26; this consists of six leaves, and may be of the eleventh century.
H	Manuscript C (= Lévi’s D), containing an anthology from chapters 4–7, 18–20, 25, 26, 27. This MS consists of four leaves, and, according to Gaster, is older than the other MSS.