6 Remember your last end, and stop enmity. Remember corruption and death, and be true to the commandments. (WEB) 7 Remember the commandments, and don’t be angry with your neighbor. Remember the covenant of the Highest, and overlook ignorance. (WEB) 8 Abstain from strife, and you will diminish your sins, for a passionate man will kindle strife. (WEB)
Sirach 28:6–8
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Ecclesiastes 7:8–10
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