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Sirach 8:1-6 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Don’t fight with powerful people,or you might fall into their hands.

2. Don’t argue with rich people,since they might outmatchyour resources;for gold has destroyed many,and it has turned asidethe hearts of kings.

3. Don’t fight with talkative people,adding fuel to their fire.

4. Don’t make fun of the uneducated,or your ancestors might be insulted.

5. Don’t reproach someoneturning away from sin;remember that we are allworthy of punishment.

6. Don’t dishonor people in their old age;some of us are growing old as well.

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