Ben Sira 9:16-18 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

16. Take the righteous for your table companions;and let your glory be in the fear of God.

17. Work by skilled hands will earn praise;but the people’s leader is proved wise by his words.

18. Loud mouths are feared in their city,and whoever is reckless in speech is hated.

Ben Sira 9