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Sirach 22:20
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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 an 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 shew her knowledge.
— Sirach 22:20 —
21Though thou drewest a sword at thy friend, yet despair not: for there may be a returning to favour.
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.