Common English Bible

Sirach 42:6-8 Common English Bible (CEB)

6. In the case of a wicked wife,using your seal on your documents and supplies is an excellent idea,and lock up thingsanywhere there are lots of hands.

7. Whatever you deposit,whether by number and weight,and whatever you give or receive,put everything in writing.

8. Don’t be ashamed of disciplinefor the stupid and foolishand for the old codgerwho is guilty of sexual immorality.Then you will have been truly educatedand approved by everyone alive.