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Sirach 27:17
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17Love thy friend, and be faithful unto him: but if thou betrayest his secrets, follow no more after him.
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15The strife of the proud is bloodshedding, and their revilings are grievous to the ear.
16Whoso discovereth secrets loseth his credit; and shall never find friend to his mind.
— Sirach 27:17 —
18For as a man hath destroyed his enemy; so hast thou lost the love of thy neighbor.
19As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him again