Sirach 19:15–17
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English
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Latin
Reprove a friend, for often there is slander,
And believe not every word.
Many a man there is that slippeth, though unintentionally,
And who hath not sinned with his tongue!
Reprove thy friendbefore thou threaten him,
And give place to the law of the Most High.
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