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Sirach 8:14-18 World English Bible (WEB)

14. Go not to law with a judge; For according to his honor will they give judgement for him.

15. Go not in the way with a rash man, Lest he be aggrieved with you; For he will do according to his own will, And you shall perish with his folly.

16. Fight not with a wrathful man, And travel not with him through the desert: For blood is as nothing in his sight; And where there is no help, he will overthrow you.

17. Take not counsel with a fool; For he will not be able to conceal the matter.

18. Do no secret thing before a stranger; For you know not what he will bring forth.

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