Sirach 12:12-14

Common English Bible

¹² Don’t put them next to you;
        they might overthrow you
        and take your place.
    Don’t sit them on your right side,
        since they might seek your seat.
    In the end you will understand my words,
    and you will be pierced by what I’ve said.

¹³ Who pities a snake charmer
who gets bitten?
    Or anyone who goes near wild beasts?
¹⁴ So it is with anyone
who goes near sinful people
    and becomes involved in their sins.