World English Bible

Sirach 32:15-24 World English Bible (WEB)

15. He that seeks the law shall be filled therewith: But the hypocrite shall stumble thereat.

16. They that fear the Lord shall find judgement, And shall kindle righteous acts as a light.

17. A sinful man shunneth reproof, And will find a judgement according to his will.

18. A man of counsel will not neglect a thought; A strange and proud man will not crouch in fear, Even after he has done a thing by himself without counsel.

19. Do nothing without counsel; And when you have once done, repent not.

20. Go not in a way of conflict; And stumble not in stony places.

21. Be not confident in a smooth way.

22. And beware of your own children.

23. In every work trust your own soul; For this is the keeping of the commandments.

24. He that believes the law gives heed to the commandment; And he that trusts in the Lord shall suffer no loss.