Ben Sira 8:10-12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
10 Do not kindle the coals of sinners,
lest you be burned in their flaming fire.
11 Do not give ground before scoundrels;
it will set them in ambush against you.[a]
12 Do not lend to one more powerful than yourself;
or if you lend, count it as lost.(A)
Footnotes
- 8:11 Giving in to the wicked only encourages them to take advantage.
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