Sirach 22:16–26

Turn away from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not be wearied out with his folly. 17What is heavier than lead? and what other name hath he but fool? 18Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked. 19A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel. 20The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear. 21As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind: 22So also a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool shall not resist against the violence of fear. 23As a fearful heart in the thought of a fool at all times will not fear, so neither shall he that continueth always in the commandments of God. 24He that pricketh the eye, bringeth out tears: and he that pricketh the heart, bringeth forth resentment. 25He that flingeth a stone at birds, shall drive them away: so he that upbraideth his friend, breaketh friendship. 26Although thou hast drawn a sword at a friend, despair not: for there may be a returning. To a friend,