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Sirach 21:16 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The chatter of a fool is like a burden in the way, but grace will be found on the lips of the wise. "

Sirach 21:16

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14 The inward parts of a fool are like a broken vessel. He will hold no knowledge.

15 If a man of knowledge hears a wise word, he will commend it and add to it. The wanton man hears it, and it displeases him, so he throws it away behind his back.

16 The chatter of a fool is like a burden in the way, but grace will be found on the lips of the wise.

17 The utterance of the prudent man will be sought for in the congregation. They will ponder his words in their heart.

18 As a house that is destroyed, so is wisdom to a fool. The knowledge of an unwise man is talk without sense.

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Sirach 21:1

"My son, have you sinned? Do it no more; and ask forgiveness for your past sins."

Sirach 21:2

"Flee from sin as from the face of a snake; for if you go near, it will bite you. Its teeth are like lion’s teeth, slaying people’s souls."

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"All iniquity is as a two-edged sword. Its stroke has no healing."

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"Terror and violence will waste away riches. So the house of an arrogant man will be laid waste."

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"Supplication from a poor man’s mouth reaches to the ears of God, and his judgment comes speedily."

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"One who hates reproof is in the path of the sinner. He who fears the Lord will repent in his heart."

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