Sirach 20:10LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 10 of 33
"There is a gift that is not profitable: and there is a gift, the recompense of which is double."
In context
8He that useth many words shall hurt his own soul: and he that taketh authority to himself unjustly shall be hated.
9There is success in evil things to a man without discipline, and there is a finding that turneth to loss.
10There is a gift that is not profitable: and there is a gift, the recompense of which is double.
11There is an abasement because of glory: and there is one that shall lift up his head from a low estate.
12There is that buyeth much for a small price, and restoreth the same sevenfold.