Sirach 8:3-5

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

³Do not argue with the loud of mouth,
and do not heap wood on their fire.

⁴Do not make fun of one who is ill-bred,
or your ancestors may be insulted.
⁵Do not reproach one who is turning away from sin;
remember that we all deserve punishment.

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