World English Bible

Sirach 7:7-20 World English Bible (WEB)

7. Sin not against the multitude of the city, And cast not yourself down in the crowd.

8. Bind not up sin twice; For in one sin you shall not be unpunished.

9. Say not, He will look upon the multitude of my gifts, And when I offer to the Most High God, he will accept it.

10. Be not faint-hearted in your prayer; And neglect not to give alms.

11. Laugh not a man to scorn when he is in the bitterness of his soul; For there is one who humbles and exalts.

12. Devise not a lie against your brother; Neither do the like to a friend.

13. Love not to make any manner of lie; For the custom thereof is not for good.

14. Prate not in the multitude of elders; And repeat not your words in your prayer.

15. Hate not laborious work; Neither husbandry, which the Most High has ordained.

16. Number not yourself among the multitude of sinners: Remember that wrath will not wait.

17. Humble your soul greatly; For the punishment of the ungodly man is fire and the worm.

18. Change not a friend for a thing indifferent; Neither a true brother for the gold of Ophir.

19. Forgo not a wise and good wife; For her grace is above gold.

20. Entreat not evil a servant that works truly, Nor a hireling that gives you his life.