Common English Bible

Sirach 26:28 Common English Bible (CEB)

My heart has been saddenedby two things,and I was made angry because of a third:a warrior who is needyand impoverished,intelligent people who are treatedwith contempt,and people who are turnedfrom righteousness to sin—the Lord will prepare themfor the sword.

Sirach 26

Sirach 26:27-29