Common English Bible

Sirach 47:17-20 Common English Bible (CEB)

17. Countries marveled at youon account of your songs, parables, proverbs, and teachings.

18. In the Lord God’s name,who is called God over Israel,you collected gold like tin,and you amassed silver like lead.

19. You gave yourself to women,and you were subduedby your own body.

20. You brought disgrace on your honor,and you polluted your offspring,so that you brought punishmentupon your childrenand caused painbecause of your foolishness.