Common English Bible

Sirach 42:1-6 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. of repeating gossip;and of revealing secrets—then you will be truly modestand find favor with every human being.Don’t be ashamed of these things,and don’t show favoritismso that you sin.

2. Don’t be ashamed:of the Law of the Most Highor the covenant,of a just verdictin favor of an ungodly person,

3. of keeping a record of expenses with a partner or a traveling companion,of distributing an inheritanceto others,

4. of accuracy with scales and weights,of acquiring a lot or a little,

5. of profit from business with merchants,of frequent discipline of children,and of whipping wickedhousehold slaves until they bleed.

6. In the case of a wicked wife,using your seal on your documents and supplies is an excellent idea,and lock up thingsanywhere there are lots of hands.