Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

Ecclesiasticus 18:27-31 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

27. A wise man will fear in every thing, and in the days of sine will beware of sloth.

28. Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, and will give praise to him that findeth her.

29. They that were of good understanding in words, have also done wisely themselves: and have understood truth and justice, and have poured forth proverbs and judgments.

30. Go not after thy lusts, but turn away from thy own will.

31. If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies.