World English Bible

Sirach 19:1-6 World English Bible (WEB)

1. A workman that is a drunkard shall not become rich: He that despises small things shall fall by little and little.

2. Wine and women will make men of understanding to fall away: And he that cleaves to harlots will be the more reckless.

3. Moths and worms shall have him to heritage; And a reckless soul shall be taken away.

4. He that is hasty to trust is light-minded; And he that sins shall offend against his own soul.

5. He that makes merry in his heart shall be condemned:

6. And he that hates talk has the less wickedness.