World English Bible

Sirach 9:12-17 World English Bible (WEB)

12. Delight not in the delights of the ungodly: Remember they shall not go unpunished to the grave.

13. Keep you far from the man that has power to kill, And you shall have no suspicion of the fear of death: And if you come to him, commit no fault, Lest he take away your life: Know surely that you go about in the midst of snares, And walk upon the battlements of a city.

14. As well as you can, guess at your neighbors; And take counsel with the wise.

15. Let your converse be with men of understanding; And let all your discourse be in the law of the Most High.

16. Let just men be the companions of your board; And let your glorying be in the fear of the Lord.

17. For the hand of the artificers a work shall be commended: And he that rules the people shall be counted wise for his speech.