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Sirach 32:3 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music. "

Sirach 32:3

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1 Have they made you ruler of a feast? Don’t be lifted up. Be among them as one of them. Take care of them first, and then sit down.

2 And when you have done all your duties, take your place, that you may be gladdened on their account, and receive a wreath for your good service.

3 Speak, you who are older, for it’s your right, but with sound knowledge; and don’t interrupt the music.

4 Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time.

5 As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music concert at a wine banquet.

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Sirach 32:1

"Have they made you ruler of a feast? Don’t be lifted up. Be among them as one of them. Take care of them first, and then sit down."

Sirach 32:2

"And when you have done all your duties, take your place, that you may be gladdened on their account, and receive a wreath for your good service."

Sirach 32:4

"Don’t pour out talk where there is a performance of music. Don’t display your wisdom at the wrong time."

Sirach 32:5

"As a ruby signet in a setting of gold, so is a music concert at a wine banquet."

Sirach 32:6

"As an emerald signet in a work of gold, so is musical melody with pleasant wine."

Sirach 32:7

"Speak, young man, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked."

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