Sirach 20:19LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 19 of 33
"For he doth not distribute with right understanding that which was to be had: in like manner also that which was not to be had."
In context
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.
20The slipping of a false tongue is as one that falleth on the pavement: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily.
21A man without grace is as a vain fable, it shall be continually in the mouth of the unwise.