New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 26:17-29 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

17. The light which shines above the holy lampstand—a beautiful face on a stately figure.

18. Golden columns on silver bases—so her shapely legs and steady feet.

28. Two things bring grief to my heart,and a third arouses my anger:The wealthy reduced to want,the intelligent held in contempt,And those who pass from righteousness to sin—the Lord prepares them for the sword.

29. A merchant can hardly keep from wrongdoing,nor can a shopkeeper stay free from sin;