Sirach 7:9-14 Common English Bible (CEB)

9. Don’t say,"He will look at the heap of my gifts,and when I make an offeringto the Most High, he will accept it."

10. Don’t be timid in your prayer,and don’t neglect caring for those in need.

11. Don’t mock a personwho is bitter in spirit;for there’s one who humblesand who exalts.

12. Don’t cultivate a lie against your relativeor do the same thing to a friend.

13. Don’t desire to tell a lie;continuing in a lie results in no good.

14. Don’t babble when the eldersare assembled,and don’t repeat yourself when praying.

Sirach 7