New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 6:1-4 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. Do not be a foe instead of a friend.A bad name, disgrace, and dishonor you will inherit.Thus the wicked, the double-tongued!

2. Do not fall into the grip of your passion,lest like fire it consume your strength.

3. It will eat your leaves and destroy your fruits,and you will be left like a dry tree.

4. For fierce passion destroys its ownerand makes him the sport of his enemies.