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Sirach 21:22 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but a man of experience will be ashamed of entering. "

Sirach 21:22

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20 A fool lifts up his voice with laughter, but a clever man smiles quietly.

21 Instruction is to a prudent man as an ornament of gold, and as a bracelet upon his right arm.

22 The foot of a fool rushes into a house, but a man of experience will be ashamed of entering.

23 A foolish man peers into the door of a house, but a man who is instructed will stand outside.

24 It is rude for someone to listen at a door, but a prudent person will be grieved with the disgrace.

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

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"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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