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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 32:5-13 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

5. Music at a banquet where wine is served is like a ruby set in gold.

6. Good music and good wine — an emerald set in gold.

7. If you are young, don't speak unless you have to, but never more than twice, and only if someone speaks to you first.

8. Come to the point and say it all in a few words. Show that you are well-informed, but stay quiet.

9. Don't treat important people as if you were their equal and don't make a nuisance of yourself by asking them a lot of questions.

10. The reputation of a modest person goes before him, as lightning before thunder.

11. Leave the party at the right time and never be the last to go. Don't linger at the door; just go straight home.

12. There you can enjoy yourself as you wish, but don't commit the sin of bragging.

13. And don't forget to thank your Creator for letting you enjoy so many good things.

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