World English Bible

Sirach 27:1-3 World English Bible (WEB)

1. Many have sinned for a thing indifferent; And he that seeks to multiply gain will turn his eye away.

2. A nail will stick fast between the joinings of stones; And sin will thrust itself in between buying and selling.

3. Unless a man hold on diligently in the fear of the Lord, His house shall soon be overthrown.