Sirach 22:14-16
Good News Translation
14 Such people are a heavier burden to bear than lead; and the only word that fits them is
fools. 15 It is easier to carry a load of sand, salt, and iron than to put up with a stupid person.
16 A wooden beam can be put into a building so firmly that an earthquake cannot shake it loose; a person can be trained to use reason and good sense so well that he keeps his head when a crisis comes.
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