Common English Bible

Sirach 27:8-14 Common English Bible (CEB)

8. If you pursue what’s just,you will possess itand wear it like a glorious robe.

9. Birds will nest with their own kind,and truth comes backto those who practice it.

10. A lion lies in wait for preyjust as sin lies in waitfor those who practice injustice.

11. The godly always speak wisdom,but the fool changes like the moon.

12. Limit the time you spendwith unintelligent people,but linger with the thoughtful.

13. The conversation of fools is offensive,as is their laughterover sinful pleasures.

14. Their speech, full of profanity,makes a person’s hair stand on end,and their conflicts make peoplestop up their ears.