"Quarrel not with a great man, lest you be compelled to give way, or with a stronger, lest you fall into his hands." ~~ Ben Sira 8:1
"Water will quench a flame and almsgiving atones for sins. " ~~ Ben Sira 3:30
"Be swift to hear, but patient in making reply!" ~~ Ben Sira 5:11
"As a seal of carnelian on a necklace of gold is a concert of music at a banquet of wine." ~~ Ben Sira
"Question a friend: perhaps he did not say what you think, or if he did, so that he will not say it again." ~~ Ben Sira
"The victims of gold are countless." ~~ Ben Sira 8:3
"The wise man will be silent till his time comes." ~~ Ben Sira 20:7
"Better healthy and poor than rich and poorly." ~~ Ben Sira 30:14
"If you will remember the end of all things, you will cease hating." ~~ Ben Sira
"Be not slow to visit the sick!" ~~ Ben Sira 7:35
"Honor and shame are in the power of the tongue. " ~~ Ben Sira 5:15
"It is follly to listen at the door, and the clever man regards this as a very shameful thing." ~~ Ben Sira 21:24
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