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Sirach 20:12-16 World English Bible (WEB)

12. There is that buys much for a little, And pays for it again sevenfold.

13. He that is wise in words shall make himself beloved; But the pleasantries of fools shall be wasted.

14. The gift of a fool shall not profit you; For his eyes are many instead of one.

15. He will give little, and upbraid much; And he will open his mouth like a crier: Today he will lend, and tomorrow he will ask it again: Such an one is a hateful man.

16. The fool will say, I have no friend, And I have no thanks for my good deeds; They that eat my bread are of evil tongue.

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