Sirach 41:8-14 Common English Bible (CEB)

8. How terrible it will be for youwho are ungodly,who have abandoned the Lawof the Most High!

9. When you are born,you are born to a curse,and when you die,you will leave a curse as your legacy.

10. Everything that’s from the earthwill go back to the earth;so the ungodly come from a curseand go to destruction.

11. Human beings show their griefin their bodies,but the no-good name of sinnerswill be erased.

12. Guard your reputation,for it will continue after youlonger than one thousandgreat treasures of gold.

13. A good life has a limited number of days,but a good name will continue forever.

14. Hold on to your education in peace,my children.Hidden wisdomand an invisible treasure—of what use is either?

Sirach 41