Wisdom of Ben Sira 11:16-18

New Catholic Bible

¹⁶ Error and darkness were created with sinners from their birth,
    and evil grows old with those who take delight in it.]
¹⁷ To the devout the Lord’s gift remains constant,
    and his favor brings unending success.
¹⁸ A man may become rich through caution and self-denial,
    and this is the reward he receives for it: