Holy Scripture
Sirach 8:3
Source: Septuagint
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3Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, And heap not wood upon his fire.
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1Strive not with a mighty man, Lest thou fall into his hands.
2Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: For gold hath destroyed many, And perverted the hearts of kings.
— Sirach 8:3 —
4Jest not with a rude man, Lest thy ancestors be disgraced.
5Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, But remember that we are all worthy of punishment.