Sirach 8 — GMV

8 Verse 1 Strive not with a mighty man, ^{Verse 2} Be not at variance with a rich man, lest he overweigh thee: ^{Verse 3} Strive not with a man that is full of tongue, ^{Verse 4} Jest not with a rude man, ^{Verse 5} Reproach not a man that turneth from sin, ^{Verse 6} Dishonor not a man in his old age: ^{Verse 7} Rejoice not over thy greatest enemy being dead, ^{Verse 8} Despise not the discourse of the wise, ^{Verse 9} Miss not the discourse of the elders: ^{Verse 10} Kindle not the coals of a sinner, ^{Verse 11} Rise not up in anger at the presence of an injurious person, ^{Verse 12} Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; ^{Verse 13} Be not surety above thy power: ^{Verse 14} Go not to law with a judge; ^{Verse 15} Travel not by the way with a bold fellow, ^{Verse 16} Strive not with an angry man, ^{Verse 17} Consult not with a fool; ^{Verse 18} Do no secret thing before a stranger: ^{Verse 19} Open not thy heart to every man,