Sirach

All wisdom cometh from the Lord, and is with him for ever.

My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation.

Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe.

My son, defraud not the poor of his living, and make not the needy eyes to wait long.

Set thy heart upon thy goods; and say not, I have enough for my life.

Instead of a friend become not an enemy; for thereby thou shalt inherit an ill name, shame, and reproach: even so shall ...

Do no evil, so shall no harm come unto thee.

Strive not with a mighty man’ lest thou fall into his hands.

Be not jealous over the wife of thy bosom, and teach her not an evil lesson against thyself.

A wise judge will instruct his people; and the government of a prudent man is well ordered.