33 Take heed of an evil-doer, for he plans wicked things, lest perhaps he ruin your reputation forever. (WEB)
Sirach 11:33
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Proverbs 24:7–9
7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. 8 He who plots evil will be called a schemer. 9 A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.
Sirach 18:26–28
26 From morning until evening, the time changes. All things are speedy before the Lord. (WEB) 27 A wise man is cautious in everything. In days of sinning, he will beware of offense. (WEB) 28 Every man of understanding knows wisdom. He will give thanks to him who found her. (WEB)
Sirach 27:21–23
21 For a wound may be bound up, and after abuse there may be reconciliation; but he who reveals secrets is without hope. (WEB) 22 One who winks the eye contrives evil things; and those who know him will keep their distance. (WEB) 23 When you are present, he will speak sweetly, and… (WEB)
Proverbs 3:28–30
28 Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”— when you already have the means. 29 Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you. 30 Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.
Sirach 6:3–5
3 You will eat up your leaves, destroy your fruit, and leave yourself like a dry tree. (WEB) 4 A wicked soul will destroy him who has it, and will make him a laughing stock to his enemies. (WEB) 5 Sweet words will multiply a man’s friends. A gracious tongue will multiply courtes… (WEB)
Sirach 22:25–27
25 I won’t be ashamed to shelter a friend. I won’t hide myself from his face. (WEB) 26 If any evil happens to me because of him, everyone who hears it will beware of him. (WEB) 27 Who will set a watch over my mouth, and a seal of shrewdness upon my lips, that I may not fall from it… (WEB)
Sirach 28:25–26
25 so make a balance and a weight for your words, and make a door and a bar for your mouth. (WEB) 26 Take heed lest you slip with it, lest you fall before one who lies in wait. (WEB)
Isaiah 32:6–8
6 For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink. 7 The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor…
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