Sirach 4:20–22
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English
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Latin
My son, observe times and seasons, and beware of evil,
And be not ashamed concerning thy soul.
For there is a shame that bringeth sin,
And there is a shame (that bringeth( honour and favour.
Respect no man to thine own detriment,
And be not ashamed, to thine own stumbling.
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