Holy Scripture

Sirach 22:20

Source: Septuagint

Original

20Whoso casteth a stone at the birds frayeth them away: And he that upbraideth his friend breaketh friendship.

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18Pales set on a high place will never stand against the wind: So a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool cannot stand against any fear.

19He that pricketh the eye will make tears to fall: And he that pricketh the heart maketh it to show her knowledge.

— Sirach 22:20 —

21Though thou drewest a sword at thy friend, yet despair not: For there may be a returning to favor.

22If thou hast opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not; For there may be a reconciliation: Except for upbraiding, or pride, or disclosing of secrets, or a treacherous wound: For for these things every friend will depart.

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