Sirach 26:29-27:3

Common English Bible

²⁹ A merchant will scarcely be kept
from wrongdoing,
    and a retailer won’t be innocent of sin.

27 Many have sinned because of money,
    and whoever seeks to get more
    will turn a blind eye.
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.