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Beware of quarrels with those who are stronger than you. Don't get into an argument with someone who is impertinent. Don't joke with an ignoramus. Don't neglect the weak and old. Don't gloat. Learn from the wise. Be careful in all your affairs.
Sir.8:1 Do not quarrel with a strong man, lest you someday fall into his hands.
Sir.8:2 Do not enter into litigation with a rich man, lest he have an advantage over you;
Sir.8:3 For gold has destroyed many, and has corrupted the hearts of kings.
Sir.8:4 Do not argue with a man who has a bold tongue, and do not add wood to his fire.
Sir.8:5 Do not joke with an ignoramus, lest your ancestors be dishonored.
Sir.8:6 Do not reproach a person who turns from sin: remember that we are all under penances.
6. Wed. 2 Par. 6:36; In. 8:7; 2 Cor. 2:7; Gal. 6:1. Remembering one’s own sinful weakness and responsibility before God’s justice, one should not humiliate the sinner, but help him as much as possible with regard to moral correction.
Sir.8:7 Do not despise a person in his old age, for we too are growing old.
Sir.8:8 Do not rejoice in the death of a person, even if he was the most hostile to you: remember that we will all die.
Sir.8:9 Do not despise the tales of the wise and train yourself in their parables;
Sir.8:10 For from them you will learn knowledge and how to serve the strong.
Sir.8:11 Do not depart from the message of the elders, for they also learned from their fathers,
Sir.8:12 and you will learn from them prudence and what answer to give if necessary.
Sir.8:13 Do not kindle the coals of the sinner, lest you be burned by the flame of his fire,
Sir.8:14 And do not rise up against the insolent, lest he lie in ambush in your mouth.
Sir.8:15 Do not lend to a person who is stronger than you; and if you give, then consider yourself lost.
Sir.8:16 Do not commit beyond your strength; and if you guarantee, take care as if you are obligated to pay.
Sir.8:17 Do not sue the judge, for he will be judged according to his honor.
Sir.8:18 Do not go on a journey with a brave man, lest it be a burden to you; for he will act according to his own will, and you may perish from his recklessness.
Sir.8:19 Do not start a quarrel with a hot-tempered person and do not go through the desert with him; because blood is like nothing in his eyes, and where there is no help, he will smite you.
Sir.8:20 Do not consult with a fool, for he cannot remain silent about a matter.
Sir.8:21 Do not do secret things around a stranger, for you do not know what he will do.
Sir.8:22 Do not open your heart to every person, lest he thank you badly.