17 Pour out your bread on the burial of the just, and give nothing to sinners. (WEB) 18 Ask counsel of every man who is wise, and don’t despise any counsel that is profitable. (WEB) 19 Bless the Lord your God at all times, and ask of him that your ways may be made straight, and that all your paths and counsels may prosper; for every nation has no counsel; but the Lord himself gives all good things, and he humbles whom he will, as he will. And now, my child, remember my commandments, and let them not be blotted out of your mind. (WEB)
Tobit 4:17–19
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Tobit 4:4–6
4 Remember, my child, that she has seen many dangers for you, when you were in her womb. When she is dead, bury her by me in one grave. (WEB) 5 My child, be mindful of the Lord our God all your days, and don’t let your will be set to sin and to transgress his commandmen… (WEB)
Proverbs 19:19–21
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again. 20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. 21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Sirach 6:22–24
22 For wisdom is according to her name. She isn’t manifest to many. (WEB) 23 Give ear, my son, and accept my judgment. Don’t refuse my counsel. (WEB) 24 Bring your feet into her fetters, and your neck into her chain. (WEB)
Sirach 35:7–9
7 The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable. It won’t be forgotten. (WEB) 8 Glorify the Lord with generosity. Don’t reduce the first fruits of your hands. (WEB) 9 In every gift show a cheerful countenance, And dedicate your tithe with gladness. (WEB)
Sirach 33:18–20
18 Consider that I labored not for myself alone, but for all those who seek instruction. (WEB) 19 Hear me, you great men of the people, and listen with your ears, you rulers of the congregation. (WEB) 20 To son and wife, to brother and friend, don’t give power over yourself while y… (WEB)
Sirach 14:10–12
10 A miser begrudges bread, and it is lacking at his table. (WEB) 11 My son, according to what you have, treat yourself well, and bring worthy offerings to the Lord. (WEB) 12 Remember that death will not wait, and that the covenant of Hades hasn’t been shown to you. (WEB)
Sirach 1:25–27
25 A wise saying is in the treasures of wisdom; but godliness is an abomination to a sinner. (WEB) 26 If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments and the Lord will give her to you freely; (WEB) 27 for the fear of the Lord is wisdom and instruction. Faith and humility are his good p… (WEB)
Proverbs 8:32–34
32 Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. 34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
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