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) 19 and of theft in the place where you sojourn. Be ashamed in regard of the truth of God and his covenant, of leaning on your elbow at dinner, of contemptuous behavior in the matter of giving and taking, (WEB)
Sirach 41:17–19
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