Sirach 8:17-19

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¹⁷Do not consult with fools,
    for they cannot keep a secret.
¹⁸In the presence of strangers do nothing that is to be kept secret,
    for you do not know what they will divulge.^[a]
¹⁹Do not reveal your thoughts to anyone,
    or you may drive away your happiness.^[b]

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Footnotes

Sirach 8:18 Or it will bring forth
Sirach 8:19 Heb: Gk and let him not return a favour to you

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