As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him again.
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Sirach 27:19
As one that lets a bird go out of his hand, so have you let your neighbor go, and shall not get him again
Parallel Translations
As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so hast thou let thy neighbour go, and shalt not get him again
As a bird which you have released out of your hand, so you have let your neighbor go, and you will not catch him again.