“From the second consideration comes forth that fruit of justice which consists in fleeing evil, that is, by means of distinguishing judgments. As Ecclesiasticus says: "Sow not in the furrows of injustice, lest you harvest it sevenfold." No one, indeed, wants to reap cockle or tares, for as it is said in Deuteronomy: "…”
Bonaventure, 13th c. — Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 18
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3My son, sow not upon the furrows of unrighteousness, and thou shalt not reap them sevenfold.
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1Do no evil, so shall no harm come unto thee.
2Depart from the unjust, and iniquity shall turn away from thee.
— Sirach 7:3 —
4Seek not of the Lord preeminence, neither of the king the seat of honour.
5justify not thyself before the Lord; and boast not of thy wisdom before the king.