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Sirach 11:33 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Take heed of an evil-doer, for he plans wicked things, lest perhaps he ruin your reputation forever. "

Sirach 11:33

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31 For he lies in wait to turn things that are good into evil, and assigns blame in things that are praiseworthy.

32 From a spark of fire, a heap of many coals is kindled, and a sinful man lies in wait to shed blood.

33 Take heed of an evil-doer, for he plans wicked things, lest perhaps he ruin your reputation forever.

34 Receive a stranger into your house, and he will distract you with arguments and estrange you from your own family.

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Sirach 11:1

"The wisdom of the lowly will lift up his head, and make him sit in the midst of great men."

Sirach 11:2

"Don’t commend a man for his good looks. Don’t abhor a man for his outward appearance."

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"The bee is little among flying creatures, but what it produces is the best of confections."

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"Don’t boast about the clothes you wear, and don’t exalt yourself in the day of honor; for the Lord’s works are wonderful, and his works are hidden among men."

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"Many kings have sat down upon the ground, but one who was never thought of has worn a crown."

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"Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced. Men of renown have been delivered into other men’s hands."

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