Sirach 41:14-16

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¹⁴My children, observe instruction and be at peace;
hidden wisdom and unseen treasure,
what advantage is there in either of them?

A Series of Contrasts

¹⁵Better is the man who hides his folly
than the man who hides his wisdom.
¹⁶Therefore show respect for my words:
For it is good to retain every kind of shame,
and not everything is confidently esteemed by every one.

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