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• Like a thirsty traveller she will open her mouth and drink any water she comes across; she will sit down in front of every tent-peg and open her quiver to any arrow. (Ecclesiasticus 26, 12)

• There are two things which grieve my heart and a third arouses my anger: a warrior wasting away through poverty, the intelligent treated with contempt, someone turning back from virtue to sin -- the Lord marks out such a person for a violent death. (Ecclesiasticus 26, 28)

• Whoever does not firmly hold to the fear of the Lord, his house will soon be overthrown. (Ecclesiasticus 27, 3)

• In a shaken sieve the rubbish is left behind, so too the defects of a person appear in speech. (Ecclesiasticus 27, 4)

• A betrayer of secrets forfeits all trust and will never find the kind of friend he wants. (Ecclesiasticus 27, 16)

• Whoever throws a stone in the air, throws it on to his own head; a treacherous blow cuts both ways. (Ecclesiasticus 27, 25)

• The man who digs a pit falls into it, whoever sets a snare will be caught by it. (Ecclesiasticus 27, 26)

• Whoever exacts vengeance will experience the vengeance of the Lord, who keeps strict account of sin. (Ecclesiasticus 28, 1)

• No one who listens to it will ever know peace of mind, will ever live in peace again. (Ecclesiasticus 28, 16)

• Be as good as your word and keep faith with him, and you will find your needs met every time. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 3)

• Even if he can be made to pay, his creditor will recover barely half, and consider even that a windfall. But otherwise he will be cheated of his money, and undeservedly gain himself an enemy; the man will pay him back in curses and abuse, and with insults of honour. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 6)

• Nevertheless, be patient with those who are badly off, do not keep them waiting on your generosity. (Ecclesiasticus 29, 8)