Holy Scripture

Sirach 41:14

Source: Septuagint

Original

14My children, keep discipline in peace: For wisdom that is hidden, and a treasure that is not seen, What profit is in them both?

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12Have regard to thy name; for that shall continue with thee Above a thousand great treasures of gold.

13A good life hath but few days: But a good name endureth forever.

— Sirach 41:14 —

15A man that hideth his foolishness is better Than a man that hideth his wisdom.

16Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: For it is not good to retain all shamefacedness; Neither is it altogether approved in everything.

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