Sirach 22:23-25

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²³ As 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.

²⁴ He that pricketh the eye, bringeth out tears: and he that pricketh the heart, bringeth forth resentment.

²⁵ He that flingeth a stone at birds, shall drive them away: so he that upbraideth his friend, breaketh friendship.