World English Bible

Sirach 19:13-24 World English Bible (WEB)

13. Reprove a friend; it may be he did it not: And if he did something, that he may do it no more.

14. Reprove your neighbor; it may be he said it not: And if he has said it, that he may not say it again.

15. Reprove a friend; for many times there is slander: And trust not every word.

16. There is one that slips, and not from the heart: And who is he that has not sinned with his tongue?

17. Reprove your neighbor before you threaten him; And give place to the law of the Most High.

20. All wisdom is the fear of the Lord; And in all wisdom is the doing of the law.

22. And the knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom; And the prudence of sinners is not counsel.

23. There is a wickedness, and the same is abomination; And there is a fool lacking in wisdom.

24. Better is one that has small understanding, and fears, Than one that has much prudence, and transgresses the law.