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Ecclesiasticus 20:6-15 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

6. There is one that holdeth his peace, because he knoweth not what to say: and there is another that holdeth his peace, knowing the proper time.

7. A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a babbler, and a fool, will regard no time.

8. He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated.

9. There is success in evil things to a man without discipline, and there is a finding that turneth to loss.

10. There is a gift that is not profitable: and there is a gift, the recompense of which is double.

11. There is an abasement because of glory: and there is one that shall lift up his head from a low estate.

12. There is that buyeth much for a small price, and restoreth the same sevenfold.

13. A man wise in words shall make himself beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.

14. The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are sevenfold.

15. He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire.

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