Sirach 11 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Sirach 11The Deceptiveness of Appearances

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for the works of the Lord are wonderful

and his works are concealed from humans.

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and one whom no one expected has worn a crown.

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17The Lord’s gift remains with the devout,

and his favor brings lasting success.

18 the reward of the pious,

and quickly his blessing flourishes.

23 Care in Choosing Friends

29Do not invite everyone into your home,

for many are the tricks of the crafty.

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31 Isa 5.20, 23 for they lie in wait, turning good into evil,

and to worthy actions they attach blame.

32 Prov 1.11; Jas 3.5 From a spark many coals are kindled,

and a sinner lies in wait to shed blood.

33 Prov 6.12–14 Beware of scoundrels, for they devise evil,

and they may ruin your reputation forever.

34Receive strangers into your home, and they will stir up trouble for you

and will make you a stranger to your own family.