Sirach 19 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Sirach 19

1 will not become rich;

one who despises small things will fail little by little.

2 will be condemned,

6 True and False Wisdom

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26 Sir 12.11 There are villains bowed down in mourning,

but inwardly they are full of deceit.

27They hide their faces and pretend not to hear,

but when no one notices, they will take advantage of you.

28Even if lack of strength keeps them from sinning,

they will nevertheless do evil when they find the opportunity.

29 Isa 3.9 People will be known by their appearances,

and sensible people will be known when first met face to face.

30 Eccl 7.6; Isa 3.16; Sir 21.20 People’s attire and hearty laughter

and the way they walk proclaim things about them.