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Sirach 4:20-24 Common English Bible (CEB)

20. Watch closely for the right opportunity,be on guard against evil,and don’t be ashamed of yourself.

21. There’s a kind of shamethat brings about sin,and there’s a kind of shamethat brings good reputation and favor.

22. Don’t show partiality to your own hurt,and don’t show respectto your own downfall.

23. Don’t keep from speakingin a time of need,

24. for wisdom will show itselfin one’s speech,and education through one’s words.

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