World English Bible

Sirach 25:1-3 World English Bible (WEB)

1. In three things I was beautified, And stood up beautiful before the Lord and men: The concord of brethren, and friendship of neighbors, And a woman and her husband that walk together in agreement.

2. But three sorts of men my soul hates, And I am greatly offended at their life: A poor man that is haughty, and a rich man that is a liar, And an old man that is an adulterer lacking understanding.

3. In your youth you have not gathered, And how should you find in your old age?