Sirach 31:16LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 16 of 42

"Stretch not out thy hand first, lest being disgraced with envy thou be put to confusion."
Sirach 31:16

In context

14Remember that a wicked eye is evil.

15What is created more wicked than an eye? therefore shall it weep over all the face when it shall see.

16Stretch not out thy hand first, lest being disgraced with envy thou be put to confusion.

17Be not hasty in a feast.

18Judge of the disposition of thy neighbour by thyself.

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