Sirach 28:22-25

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²² It has no power over the godly;
    they will not be burned in its flame.
²³ Those who forsake the Lord will fall into its power;
    it will burn among them and will not be put out.
It will be sent out against them like a lion;
    like a leopard it will mangle them.
^24a As you fence in your property with thorns,
^25b     so make a door and a bolt for your mouth.
^24b As you lock up your silver and gold,
^25a     so make balances and scales for your words.