World English Bible

Sirach 41:12-17 World English Bible (WEB)

12. Have regard to your name; For it continueth with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold.

13. A good life has its number of days; And a good name continueth for ever.

14. My children, keep instruction in peace: But wisdom that is hid, and a treasure that is not seen, What profit is in them both?

15. Better is a man that hides his foolishness Than a man that hides his wisdom.

16. Wherefore show reverence to my word: For it is not good to retain every kind of shame; And not all things are approved by all in good faith.

17. Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: And of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;