Wisdom of Jesus 20:1-32 of 51 (KJV)

Pray for God’s Wisdom and Understanding,
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus).

{20:1} There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.

{20:2} It is much better to reprove, than to be angry secretly: and he that confesseth his fault shall be preserved from hurt.

{20:3} How good is it, when thou art reproved, to shew repentance! for so shalt thou escape wilful sin.

{20:4} As is the lust of an eunuch to deflower a virgin; so is he that executeth judgment with violence.

{20:5} There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.

{20:6} Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.

{20:7} A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.

{20:8} He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.

{20:9} There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.

{20:10} There is a gift that shall not profit thee; and there is a gift whose recompence is double.

{20:11} There is an abasement because of glory; and there is that lifteth up his head from a low estate.

{20:12} There is that buyeth much for a little, and repayeth it sevenfold.

{20:13} A wise man by his words maketh him beloved: but the graces of fools shall be poured out.

{20:14} The gift of a fool shall do thee no good when thou hast it; neither yet of the envious for his necessity: for he looketh to receive many things for one.

{20:15} He giveth little, and upbraideth much; he openeth his mouth like a crier; to day he lendeth, and to morrow will he ask it again: such an one is to be hated of God and man.

{20:16} The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me.

{20:17} How oft, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn! for he knoweth not aright what it is to have; and it is all one unto him as if he had it not.

{20:18} To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.

{20:19} An unseasonable tale will always be in the mouth of the unwise.

{20:20} A wise sentence shall be rejected when it cometh out of a fool’s mouth; for he will not speak it in due season.

{20:21} There is that is hindered from sinning through want: and when he taketh rest, he shall not be troubled.

{20:22} There is that destroyeth his own soul through bashfulness, and by accepting of persons overthroweth himself.

{20:23} There is that for bashfulness promiseth to his friend, and maketh him his enemy for nothing.

{20:24} A lie is a foul blot in a man, yet it is continually in the mouth of the untaught.

{20:25} A thief is better than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage.

{20:26} The disposition of a liar is dishonourable, and his shame is ever with him.

{20:27} A wise man shall promote himself to honour with his words: and he that hath understanding will please great men.

{20:28} He that tilleth his land shall increase his heap: and he that pleaseth great men shall get pardon for iniquity.

{20:29} Presents and gifts blind the eyes of the wise, and stop up his mouth that he cannot reprove.

{20:30} Wisdom that is hid, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both?

{20:31} Better is he that hideth his folly than a man that hideth his wisdom.

{20:32} Necessary patience in seeking ing the Lord is better than he that leadeth his life without a guide.

Thanking God for teaching us his Word, Amen.
End of Wisdom of Jesus Chapter 20/51.