Ecclesiasticus · Restored Names Edition · first paragraph
1Strive not with a mighty man’ lest you fall into his hands.
2Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh you: for gold has destroyed many, and perverted the hearts of kings.
3Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, and heap not wood upon his fire.
4Jest not with a rude man, lest your ancestors be disgraced.
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