Sirach 7:16-22 Common English Bible (CEB)

16. Don’t count yourselfamong a group of sinners;remember that God’s anger won’t delay.

17. Humble your whole beingas much as possible,because fire and wormsare the punishment of the ungodly.

18. Don’t trade a friend for cashor a genuine friend for the gold of Ophir.

19. Don’t neglect a wise and good wife,for her grace is worth more than gold.

20. Don’t abuse household slaveswho work hardor laborers who devote themselvesto their work.

21. Cherish household servantswho are intelligent;don’t deprive them of freedom.

22. Do you have cattle? Look after them.If they are useful to you, keep them.

Sirach 7