World English Bible

Sirach 8:1-7 World English Bible (WEB)

1. Contend not with a mighty man, Lest haply you fall into his hands.

2. Strive not with a rich man, lest haply he overweigh you: For gold has destroyed many, And turned aside the hearts of kings.

3. Contend not with a man that is full of tongue, And heap not wood upon his fire.

4. Jest not with a rude man, Lest your ancestors be dishonored.

5. Reproach not a man when he turns from sin: Remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

6. Dishonour not a man in his old age; For some of us also are waxing old.

7. Rejoice not over one that is dead: Remember that we die all.