The Book of Sirach has many other names. It is also called the Wisdom of Sirach, the Book of Ben Sira and the Book of Ecclesiasticus. I used to confuse this book with the Book of Ecclesiastes, which is one of the 66 books of the main bible. Ecclesiasticus is written between 200 to 175 BCE, and is found in the inter-testament or deuterocanonical books section.
It's amazing how so many words of wisdom, written 2,200 years ago, are still applicable today.
Sir 18:17: Kinds words are more effective than the best gifts.
Sir 19:6: Avoid idle talk, and you will avoid a lot of trouble.
Sir 19:15: DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR.
Sir 20:18: A slip of the tongue is worse than a slip on the pavement.
Sir 21:25: Presumptuous people talk about things that are none of their business.
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