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Sirach 20:30 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Wisdom that is hidden, and treasure that is out of sight— what profit is in either of them? "

Sirach 20:30

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28 He who tills his land will raise his harvest high. He who pleases great men will get pardon for iniquity.

29 Favors and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and as a muzzle on the mouth, turn away reproofs.

30 Wisdom that is hidden, and treasure that is out of sight— what profit is in either of them?

31 Better is a man who hides his folly than a man who hides his wisdom.

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Sirach 20:1

"There is a reproof that is not timely; and there is a person who is wise enough to keep silent."

Sirach 20:2

"How good is it to reprove, rather than to be angry. He who confesses will be kept back from harm."

Sirach 20:4

"As is the lust of a eunuch to deflower a virgin, so is he who executes judgments with violence."

Sirach 20:5

"There is one who keeps silent and is found wise; and there is one who is hated for his much talk."

Sirach 20:6

"There is one who keeps silent, for he has no answer to make; And there is one who keeps silent, knowing when to speak."

Sirach 20:7

"A wise man will be silent until his time has come, but the braggart and fool will miss his time."

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