Ben Sira 28:23-25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 But those who forsake the Lord will fall victim to it,
as it burns among them unquenchably;
It will hurl itself against them like a lion,
and like a leopard, it will tear them to pieces.
24 As you fence in your property with thorns,
so make a door and a bolt for your mouth.(A)
25 As you lock up your silver and gold,
so make balances and scales for your words.
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