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Sirach 9:13 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Keep yourself far from the man who has power to kill, and you will not be troubled by the fear of death. If you come to him, commit no fault, lest he take away your life. Know surely that you go about in the midst of snares, and walk upon the battlements of a city. "

Sirach 9:13

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11 Don’t envy the success of a sinner; for you don’t know what his end will be.

12 Don’t delight in the delights of the ungodly. Remember they will not go unpunished to the grave.

13 Keep yourself far from the man who has power to kill, and you will not be troubled by the fear of death. If you come to him, commit no fault, lest he take away your life. Know surely that you go about in the midst of snares, and walk upon the battlements of a city.

14 As well as you can, aim to know your neighbors, and take counsel with the wise.

15 Let your conversation be with men of understanding. Let all your discourse be in the law of the Most High.

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