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Sirach 22:7
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7Whoso teacheth a fool is as one that glueth a potsherd together, and as he that waketh one from a sound sleep.
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5She that is bold dishonoureth both her father and her husband, but they both shall despise her.
6A tale out of season is as musick in mourning: but stripes and correction of wisdom are never out of time.
— Sirach 22:7 —
8He that telleth a tale to a fool speaketh to one in a slumber: when he hath told his tale, he will say, What is the matter?
9If children live honestly, and have wherewithal, they shall cover the baseness of their parents.