Common English Bible

Sirach 4:26-31 Common English Bible (CEB)

26. Don’t be ashamed to confess your sins,and don’t force the flow of a river.

27. Don’t lower yourself before a fool,and don’t show partialitytoward the powerful.

28. Fight to the death on behalf of truth,and the Lord God will fight for you.

29. Don’t be bold to speak,but sluggish and slackwhen it comes to action.

30. Don’t be like a lion in your house,putting on airsamong your household slaves.

31. Don’t stretch your hand outto receive and withdraw itwhen it is time to pay back.