Sirach 20:17LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 17 of 33

"A fool shall have no friend, and there shall be no thanks for his good deeds."
Sirach 20:17

In context

15He will give a few things, and upbraid much: and the opening of his mouth is the kindling of a fire.

16Today a man lendeth, and tomorrow he asketh it again: such a man as this is hateful.

17A fool shall have no friend, and there shall be no thanks for his good deeds.

18For they that eat his bread, are of a false tongue. How often, and how many will laugh him to scorn!

19For he doth not distribute with right understanding that which was to be had: in like manner also that which was not to be had.

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