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Sirach 31:9-18 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

9. Who is he? For we should praise him. For he has done wonderful things in his life.

10. He has been tested by it, and has become perfect; he will have eternal glory. He was able to transgress, but he has not transgressed. He was able to do evil, but he has not done evil.

11. Therefore, his good things are established in the Lord, and the entire Church of the saints will proclaim his almsgiving.

12. Are you seated at a great table? You should not open your mouth over it first.

13. You should not speak in this way: "There are many things that are upon it."

14. Remember that a wicked eye is evil.

15. What has been made more wicked than the eye? Therefore, when it sees, it will shed tears over the entire face.

16. You should not extend your hand first, for then, having been corrupted by envy, you would be ashamed.

17. You should not press forward at a feast.

18. Understand which things are your neighbor's and not your own.

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