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17 Never discuss your plans with a fool,
    since he is unable to keep a confidence.
18 In the presence of a stranger do nothing that should be kept secret,
    for you cannot be certain what use he will make of it.[a]
19 Do not reveal your thoughts to anyone,
    or he may take away your happiness.

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Footnotes

  1. Wisdom of Ben Sira 8:18 What use he will make of it: or “what it will engender.”