16 Therefore show respect for my words; for it is not good to retain every kind of shame. Not everything is approved by all in good faith. (WEB) 17 Be ashamed of sexual immorality before father and mother, of a lie before a prince and a mighty man, (WEB) 18 of an offense before a judge and ruler, of iniquity before the congregation and the people, of unjust dealing before a partner and friend, (WEB)
Sirach 41:16–18
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Sirach 42:1–2
1 Don’t be ashamed of these things, and don’t sin to save face: (WEB) 2 of the law of the Most High and his covenant, of judgment to do justice to the ungodly, (WEB)
Sirach 4:21–23
21 For there is a shame that brings sin, and there is a shame that is glory and grace. (WEB) 22 Don’t show partiality, discrediting your soul. Don’t revere any man to your falling. (WEB) 23 Don’t refrain from speaking when it is for safety. Don’t hide your wisdom for the sake of se… (WEB)
Sirach 7:6–8
6 Don’t seek to be a judge, lest you not be able to take away iniquities, lest perhaps you fear the person of a mighty man, and lay a stumbling block in the way of your uprightness. (WEB) 7 Don’t sin against the multitude of the city. Don’t disgrace yourself in the crow… (WEB)
Sirach 41:21–23
21 of turning away your face from a kinsman, of taking away a portion or a gift, of gazing at a woman who has a husband, (WEB) 22 of meddling with his maid—and don’t come near her bed, of abusive speech to friends—and after you have given, don’t insult, (WEB) 23 of repeating and sp… (WEB)
Proverbs 25:9–11
9 Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, 10 lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away. 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Testament of Gad 1:27–29
27 Righteousness casteth out hatred, humility destroyeth envy. (T12) 28 For he that is just and humble is ashamed to do what is unjust, being reproved not of another, but of his own heart, because the Lord looketh on his inclination. (T12) 29 He speaketh not against a holy man, bec… (T12)
Sirach 3:9–11
9 For the blessing of the father establishes the houses of children, but the curse of the mother roots out the foundations. (WEB) 10 Don’t glorify yourself in the dishonor of your father, for your father’s dishonor is no glory to you. (WEB) 11 For the glory of a man is from the ho… (WEB)
Sirach 33:21–23
21 While you still live and breath is in you, don’t give yourself over to anybody. (WEB) 22 For it is better that your children should ask from you than that you should look to the hand of your children. (WEB) 23 Excel in all your works. Don’t bring a stain on your honor. (WEB)
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