Ecclesiasticus 27:16-21 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

16. Is the quarrels of the proud is the shedding of blood: and their cursing is a grievous hearing.

17. He that discloseth the secret of a friend loseth his credit, and shall never find a friend to his mind.

18. Love thy neighbour, and be joined to him with fidelity.

19. But if thou discover his secrets, follow no more after him.

20. For as a man that destroyeth his friend, so also is he that destroyeth the friendship of his neighbour.

21. And as one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and thou shalt not get him again.

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