Holy Scripture
Sirach 41:15
Source: Septuagint
Original
15A man that hideth his foolishness is better Than a man that hideth his wisdom.
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13A good life hath but few days: But a good name endureth forever.
14My children, keep discipline in peace: For wisdom that is hidden, and a treasure that is not seen, What profit is in them both?
— Sirach 41:15 —
16Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: For it is not good to retain all shamefacedness; Neither is it altogether approved in everything.
17Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother: And of a lie before a prince and a mighty man;