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• Have you sinned, my son? Do not do it again and beg forgiveness for your past sins. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 1)

• Escape from sin as you would from a snake; if you go near, it will bite you. Its teeth are like those of a lion and destroy human lives. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 2)

• The poor man's prayer reaches the ears of the Lord and his judgment will not delay. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 5)

• Whoever hates correction goes the way of sinners; he who fears the Lord turns to him in his heart. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 6)

• The chatterer is known everywhere, but the discreet man recognizes his weakness. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 7)

• Building a house with borrowed money is like collecting stones for your own tomb. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 8)

• The meeting of sinners is like a pile of rope which will go up in fire and flames. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 9)

• The man who is not clever will never be taught; but there is a cleverness which leads to bitterness. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 12)

• If an educated man hears a wise saying he values it and adds another. If the good-for-nothing hears it he is annoyed and tosses it over his shoulder. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 15)

• The fool's talk weighs like a load while the wise man's words give rest. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 16)

• The assembly awaits the wise man's words; each one takes to heart whatever he says. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 17)

• The idiot laughs aloud while the intelligent man merely smiles quietly. (Ecclesiasticus 21, 20)