Wisdom of Jesus 8:1-19 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).

{8:1} Strive not with a mighty man’ lest thou fall into his hands.

{8:2} Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: for gold hath destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.

{8:3} Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.

{8:4} Jest not with a rude man, lest thy ancestors be disgraced.

{8:5} Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, but remember that we are all worthy of punishment.

{8:6} Dishonour not a man in his old age: for even some of us wax old.

{8:7} Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, but remember that we die all.

{8:8} Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.

{8:9} Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.

{8:10} Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.

{8:11} Rise not up [in anger] at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words

{8:12} Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.

{8:13} Be not surety above thy power: for if thou be surety, take care to pay it.

{8:14} Go not to law with a judge; for they will judge for him according to his honour.

{8:15} Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, lest he become grievous unto thee: for he will do according to his own will, and thou shalt perish with him through his folly.

{8:16} Strive not with an angry man, and go not with him into a solitary place: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee.

{8:17} Consult not with a fool; for he cannot keep counsel.

{8:18} Do no secret thing before a stranger; for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.

{8:19} Open not thine heart to every man, lest he requite thee with a shrewd turn.

Thanking God for teaching us his Word, Amen.
End of Wisdom of Jesus Chapter 8/51.