Sirach 36:17-19

Good News Translation

¹⁷ You have always been gracious to your people;^[a] listen to your servants as we pray. Then everyone on earth will recognize that you are the Lord, the God of the ages.

Choosing a Wife

¹⁸ Any kind of food can be eaten, but some foods are better than others. ¹⁹ And just as the tongue can distinguish the flavors of different kinds of meat, so a sharp mind can detect lies.