To be wise behind the hand

Similar English and Irish sayings:

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth
When thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth When thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth
Gossiping and lying go hand in hand Gossiping and lying go hand in hand

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