Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 3:24-29 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

24. Many people have been misled by their own opinions; their wrong ideas have warped their judgement.

26. Stubbornness will get you into trouble in the end. If you live dangerously, it will kill you.

27. A stubborn person will be burdened down with troubles. Sinners go on adding one sin to another.

28. There is no cure for the troubles that arrogant people have; wickedness has taken deep root in them.

29. Intelligent people will learn from proverbs and parables. They listen well because they want to learn.

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