3 of reckoning with a partner and with travellers, of a gift from the inheritance of friends, (WEB)
Sirach 42:3
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Sirach 41:17–19
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 p… (WEB)
2 Esdras 7:102–104
102 I answered, “If I have found favor in your sight, show further to me your servant whether in the day of judgment the just will be able to intercede for the ungodly or to entreat the Most High for them, (WEB) 103 whether fathers for children, or children for parents, or… (WEB) 104 … (WEB)
Job 16:20–22
20 My friends are my scoffers as my eyes pour out tears to God. 21 Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor! 22 For when only a few years are past I will go the way of no return.
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)
Testament of Benjamin 2:13–15
13 Do ye, therefore, truth each one to his neighbour, and keep the law of the Lord and His commandments. (T12) 14 For these things do I leave you instead of inheritance. (T12) 15 Do ye also, therefore, give them to your children for an everlasting possession; for so did both Abraha… (T12)
Sirach 33:19–21
19 Hear me, you great men of the people, and listen with your ears, you rulers of the congregation. (WEB) 20 To son and wife, to brother and friend, don’t give power over yourself while you live, and don’t give your goods to another, lest you regret it and must ask for th… (WEB)
Proverbs 1:2–4
2 for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, 3 and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity. 4 To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
Job 31:31–33
31 if the men of my house have not said, ‘Who is there who has not had his fill?’— 32 but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler— 33 if I have covered my transgressions like Adam by hiding my guilt in my heart,
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