Catholic Public Domain Version

Sirach 21:8-11 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

8. He who has power by means of a bold tongue will be known from far away. But an understanding man knows to slip past him.

9. Whoever builds his house, paid for by another, is like one who gathers his building stones in winter.

10. The synagogue of sinners is like stubble piled up; for the end of them both is a burning fire.

11. The way of sinners is paved and level, and at their end is hell and darkness and punishments.