Common English Bible

Sirach 18:28-31 Common English Bible (CEB)

28. All intelligent peoplehave recognized Wisdom,and they will acknowledgeanyone who finds her.

29. Those who are intelligent with wordshave become wise themselves,and they have poured forthfitting proverbs.

30. Don’t go after your desires,and restrain yourselffrom your appetites.

31. If you cater to your desires,you will become a laughingstockto your enemies.