nd there is one that uttereth an exact word telling the truth.
There is one that humbleth himself wickedly, and his interior is full of
deceit:
19:24. And there is one that submitteth himself exceedingly with a great
lowliness: and there is one that casteth down his countenance, and
maketh as if he did not see that which is unknown:
19:25. And if he be hindered from sinning for want of power, if he shall
find opportunity to do evil, he will do it.
19:26. A man is known by his look, and a wise man, when thou meetest
him, is known by his countenance.
19:27. The attire of the body, and the laughter of the teeth, and the
gait of the man, shew what he is.
19:28. There is a lying rebuke in the anger of an injurious man: and
there is a judgment that is not allowed to be good: and there is one
that holdeth his peace, he is wise.
Ecclesiasticus Chapter 20
Rules with regard to correction, discretion, and avoiding lies.
20:1. How much better is it to reprove, than to be angry, and not to
hinder him that confesseth in prayer.
20:2. The lust of an eunuch shall deflour a young maiden:
20:3. So is he that by violence executeth of the unwise.
20:4. How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for
so thou shalt escape wilful sin.
20:5. There is one that holdeth his peace, that is found wise: and there
is another that is hateful, that is bold in speech.
20:6. There is one that holdeth his peace, because he knoweth not what
to say: and there is another that holdeth his peace, knowing the proper
time.
20:7. A wise man will hold his peace till he see opportunity: but a
babbler, and a fool, will regard no time.
20:8. He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that
taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated.
20:9. There is success in evil things to a man without discipline, and
there is a finding that turneth to loss.
20:10. There is a gift that is not profitable: and there is a gift, the
recompense of which is double.
20:11. There is an abasement because of glory: and there is one that
shall lift up his head from a low estate.
20:12. There is that buyeth much for a small price, and restoreth the
same sevenfold.
20:13. A man wise in words shall make himself beloved: but the graces of
fools shall be poured out.
20:14. The gift of the fool shall do thee no good: for his eyes are
sevenfold.
20:15. He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening
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