Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 19:25-28 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

25. And if he is prevented from sinning by a lack of ability, and then finds an opportunity for evildoing, he will do evil.

26. A man is recognized by his appearances. But when you meet an understanding man, he is recognized by his face.

27. The clothing of the body, and the laughter of the teeth, and the walk of a man, give a report about him.

28. There is a lying correction in the anger of a contemptuous man. And there is a judgment which does not prove to be good. But there is one who is silent, and the same is prudent.