Cross References Be not troublesome to him, lest thou be put back: and keep not far from him, lest thou be forgotten. Sirach 13:11 Be not lowly in thy wisdom, lest being humbled thou be deceived into folly. Sirach 13:12 If thou be invited by one that is mightier, withdraw thyself: for so he will invite thee the more. Sirach 13:14 Affect not to speak with him as an equal, and believe not his many words: for by much talk he will sift thee, and smiling will examine thee concerning thy secrets. Sirach 13:15 His cruel mind will lay up thy words: and he will not spare to do thee hurt, and to cast thee into prison. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Be not troublesome to him, lest thou be put back: and keep not far from him, lest thou be forgotten. Sirach 13:11Be not lowly in thy wisdom, lest being humbled thou be deceived into folly. Sirach 13:12 If thou be invited by one that is mightier, withdraw thyself: for so he will invite thee the more. Sirach 13:14 Affect not to speak with him as an equal, and believe not his many words: for by much talk he will sift thee, and smiling will examine thee concerning thy secrets. Sirach 13:15 His cruel mind will lay up thy words: and he will not spare to do thee hurt, and to cast thee into prison. Context Sirach 13…12If thou be invited by one that is mightier, withdraw thyself: for so he will invite thee the more. 13Be not troublesome to him, lest thou be put back: and keep not far from him, lest thou be forgotten. 14Affect not to speak with him as an equal, and believe not his many words: for by much talk he will sift thee, and smiling will examine thee concerning thy secrets.… |
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