Sirach 22:16-18

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁶ Turn away from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not be wearied out with his folly.

¹⁷ What is heavier than lead? and what other name hath he but fool?

¹⁸ Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked.