Ben Sira 18:17-20 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

17. Indeed does not a word count more than a good gift?But both are offered by a kind person.

18. The fool is ungracious and abusive,and a grudging gift makes the eyes smart.

19. Before you speak, learn;before you get sick, prepare the cure.

20. Before you are judged, examine yourself,and at the time of scrutiny you will have forgiveness.

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