Sirach 41:17–42:1

¹⁷Be ashamed of sexual immorality before your father or mother

and of a lie before a prince or a ruler,

¹⁸of a crime before a judge or magistrate

and of a breach of the law before the congregation and the people,

of unjust dealing before your partner or your friend

¹⁹and of theft in the place where you live.

Be ashamed of breaking an oath or agreement^d

and of leaning on your elbow at meals,

of surliness in receiving or giving^*

²⁰and of silence before those who greet you,

of looking at a prostitute

²¹and of rejecting the appeal of a relative,

of taking away someone’s portion or gift

and of gazing at another man’s wife,^*

²²of meddling with his female servant—

and do not approach her bed;

of abusive words, before friends—

and do not be insulting after making a gift.^*

⁴²Be ashamed of repeating what you hear

and of betraying secrets.

Then you will show proper shame

and will find favor with everyone.

Of the following things do not be ashamed,

and do not sin by showing partiality:^*