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20 Observe the right time, and beware of evil;[a]
    and do not bring shame on yourself.
21 For there is a shame which brings sin,
    and there is a shame which is glory and favor.
22 Do not show partiality, to your own harm,
    or deference, to your downfall.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 4:20 Or an evil man

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