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Sirach 4:20-22
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20 Watch for the opportune time, and beware of evil,
    and do not be ashamed to be yourself.(A)
21 For there is a shame that leads to sin,
    and there is a shame that is glory and favor.(B)
22 Do not show partiality to your own harm
    or deference to your downfall.(C)

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Sirach 41:16
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16 Therefore show respect for my words,
for it is not good to feel shame in every circumstance,
    nor is every kind of shaming to be approved.[a](A)

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  1. 41.16 Heb: Gk and not everything is confidently esteemed by everyone
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