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Sirach 8:14 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Don’t go to law with a judge; for according to his honor they will give judgment for him. "

Sirach 8:14

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12 Don’t lend to a man who is stronger than you; and if you lend, count it as a loss.

13 Don’t be surety beyond your means. If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay.

14 Don’t go to law with a judge; for according to his honor they will give judgment for him.

15 Don’t travel with a reckless man, lest he be burdensome to you; for he will do as he pleases, and you will perish with his folly.

16 Don’t fight with a wrathful man. Don’t travel with him through the desert, for blood is as nothing in his sight. Where there is no help, he will overthrow you.

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"Don’t strive with a rich man, lest perhaps he overpower you; for gold has destroyed many, and turned away the hearts of kings."

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"Don’t argue with a loudmouthed man. Don’t heap wood upon his fire."

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