Holy Scripture

Sirach 19:24

Source: Septuagint

Original

24He that hath small understanding, and feareth God, Is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the law of the most High.

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22The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, Neither at any time the counsel of sinners prudence.

23There is a wickedness, and the same an abomination; And there is a fool wanting in wisdom.

— Sirach 19:24 —

25There is an exquisite subtlety, and the same is unjust; And there is one that turneth aside to make judgment appear.

26There is a wicked man that hangeth down his head sadly; But inwardly he is full of deceit,

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