Sirach 4:25-27

Common English Bible

²⁵ Don’t contradict the truth,
    but don’t be ashamed
    when you don’t know the answer.
²⁶ Don’t be ashamed to confess your sins,
    and don’t force the flow of a river.
²⁷ Don’t lower yourself before a fool,
    and don’t show partiality
    toward the powerful.