Sirach 29:20LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 20 of 34
"The sinner and the unclean fleeth from his surety."
In context
18A good man is surety for his neighbour: and he that hath lost shame, will leave him to himself.
19Forget not the kindness of thy surety: for he hath given his life for thee.
20The sinner and the unclean fleeth from his surety.
21A sinner attributeth to himself the goods of his surety: and he that is of an unthankful mind will leave him that delivered him.
22A man is surety for his neighbour: and when he hath lost all shame, he shall forsake him.