Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 14:1-3 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

1. If a person never says anything carelessly, he is to be congratulated; he doesn't need to feel guilty.

2. If a person has a clear conscience and never gives up hope, he is certainly to be congratulated!

3. It isn't right for someone who is selfish to be rich. What use is money to a stingy person?

26-27. Build your home there, safe beneath her protecting branches, and shaded from the heat.

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 14