Unjust violence cannot be justified, it will destroy itself by its own excesses.
The patient man will hold out until the appointed time; but finally joy will be given to him.
He will guard his words until the appointed time and in the end many will recognize his worth.
Proverbs rich in content are among wisdom’s treasures but the sinner does not want to know about God.
Do you desire wisdom? Keep the commandments and the Lord will give her to you without measure;
for fear of the Lord is wisdom and learning; what pleases him is faithfulness and gentleness.
Do not put aside fear of the Lord; approach him with a sincere heart.
Do not be a hypocrite before men; watch well your words.
Do not praise yourself lest you fall and bring dishonor on yourself. For the Lord will reveal your secrets and throw you to one side in the midst of the assembly, if you have no fear of the Lord and your heart is full of deceit.
Sirach 1:22-30