Holy Scripture

Sirach 22:21

Source: Septuagint

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

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

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

— Sirach 22:21 —

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.

23Be faithful to thy neighbor in his poverty, That thou mayest rejoice in his prosperity: Abide steadfast unto him in the time of his trouble, That thou mayest be heir with him in his heritage.

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