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Sirach 8:3 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

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

Sirach 8:3

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1 Don’t contend with a mighty man, lest perhaps you fall into his hands.

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

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

4 Don’t make fun of a rude man, lest your ancestors be dishonored.

5 Don’t reproach a man when he turns from sin. Remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

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Sirach 8:1

"Don’t contend with a mighty man, lest perhaps you fall into his hands."

Sirach 8:2

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

Sirach 8:4

"Don’t make fun of a rude man, lest your ancestors be dishonored."

Sirach 8:5

"Don’t reproach a man when he turns from sin. Remember that we are all worthy of punishment."

Sirach 8:6

"Don’t dishonor a man in his old age, for some of us are also growing old."

Sirach 8:7

"Don’t rejoice over anyone’s death. Remember that we all die."

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