Bible Verse Lookup
Sir 27:19-20
Chapter 27
19
Like a bird, you have let your friend go; you will not get him back. When you open your hand, the bird flies off;
20
do not chase after him: he is far away and has fled like a gazelle from the trap.
Like a bird, you have let your friend go; you will not get him back. When you open your hand, the bird flies off;
do not chase after him: he is far away and has fled like a gazelle from the trap.
Commentaries
Keeping Secrets.
Once again, he highlights the value of friendship, which is defined by fidelity and loyalty. When a friend opens up to us, they usually have thought it through carefully and do so out of trust. If we, either through carelessness or for any reason, make our friend’s confidences public, isn’t that the worst offense against friendship? Will our friend trust us again? Today, it remains just as important to foster genuine friendships built on mutual respect and loyalty.