Sirach 8:22DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 22 of 22

"Open not thy heart to every man: lest he repay thee with an evil turn, and speak reproachfully to thee."
— Sirach 8:22

In context

20Advise not with fools, for they cannot love but such things as please them.

21Before a stranger do no matter of counsel: for thou knowest not what he will bring forth.

22Open not thy heart to every man: lest he repay thee with an evil turn, and speak reproachfully to thee.