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Sirach 18:19
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“Jurists are concerned with judgments of money, we with the judgment of ourselves. Hence, "before you are judged, seek merit for yourself."”
Original
19Learn before thou speak, and use physick or ever thou be sick.
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In context
17Lo, is not a word better than a gift? but both are with a gracious man.
18A fool will upbraid churlishly, and a gift of the envious consumeth the eyes.
— Sirach 18:19 —
20Before judgment examine thyself, and in the day of visitation thou shalt find mercy.
21Humble thyself before thou be sick, and in the time of sins shew repentance.