23 Excel in all your works. Don’t bring a stain on your honor. (WEB) 24 In the day that you end the days of your life, in the time of death, distribute your inheritance. (WEB)
Sirach 33:23–24
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Sirach 11:19–21
19 when he says, “I have found rest, and now I will eat of my goods!” he doesn’t know how much time will pass until he leaves them to others and dies. (WEB) 20 Be steadfast in your covenant and be doing it, and grow old in your work. (WEB) 21 Don’t marvel at the works of a sinner,… (WEB)
Sirach 18:21–23
21 Humble yourself before you get sick. In the time of sins, repent. (WEB) 22 Let nothing hinder you to pay your vow in due time. Don’t wait until death to be released. (WEB) 23 Before you make a vow, prepare yourself. Don’t be like a man who tests the Lord. (WEB)
Proverbs 5:8–10
8 Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house, 9 lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel; 10 lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich the house of a foreigner.
Sirach 51:29–30
29 May your soul rejoice in his mercy, and may you all not be put to shame in praising him. (WEB) 30 Work your work before the time comes, and in his time he will give you your reward. (WEB)
Sirach 41:11–13
11 The mourning of men is about their bodies; but the evil name of sinners will be blotted out. (WEB) 12 Have regard for your name, for it continues with you longer than a thousand great treasures of gold. (WEB) 13 A good life has its number of days, but a good name continues forev… (WEB)
Proverbs 3:26–28
26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. 27 Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. 28 Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”— when you already have the means.
Sirach 4:19–21
19 If he goes astray, she will forsake him, and hand him over to his fall. (WEB) 20 Watch for the opportunity, and beware of evil. Don’t be ashamed of your soul. (WEB) 21 For there is a shame that brings sin, and there is a shame that is glory and grace. (WEB)
Ecclesiastes 7:16–18
16 Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? 17 Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? 18 It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For h…
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