Sirach 8:14-16

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¹⁴ Do not go to law against a judge,
    for the decision will favor him because of his standing.
¹⁵ Do not travel on the road with the reckless,
    or your troubles may become burdensome,
for they will act as they please,
    and through their folly you will perish with them.
¹⁶ Do not pick a fight with the quick-tempered,
    and do not journey with them through a deserted region,
because bloodshed means nothing to them,
    and where no help is at hand they will strike you down.^(A)