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Ben Sira 42:1-6 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. Of repeating what you hear,of betraying any secret.Be ashamed of the right things,and you will find favor in the sight of all.But of these things do not be ashamed,lest you sin to save face:

2. Of the Law of the Most High and his precepts,or of justice that acquits the ungodly;

3. Of sharing the expenses of a business or a journey,of dividing an inheritance or property;

4. Of accuracy of scales and balances,of tested measures and weights;Of acquiring much or little,

5. of bargaining in dealing with a merchant;Of constant training of children,of beating the sides of a wicked servant;

6. Of a seal to keep a foolish wife at home,of a key where there are many hands;

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