New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 27:1-4 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. For the sake of profit many sin,and the struggle for wealth blinds the eyes.

2. A stake will be driven between fitted stones—sin will be wedged in between buying and selling.

3. Unless one holds fast to the fear of the Lord,with sudden swiftness will one’s house be thrown down.

4. When a sieve is shaken, the husks appear;so do people’s faults when they speak.