Sirach 27:2-4

Common English Bible

² A stake is driven
between cracks in stones,
    and sin will be wedged
    between selling and buying.
³ If people don’t remain mindful
of the respect due the Lord,
    their houses will be quickly overthrown.

⁴ When a sieve is shaken,
rubbish remains behind;
    so in the process of reasoning,
    a person’s flaws appear.