Sirach 27:8-13 World English Bible (WEB)

8. If you follow righteousness, you shall obtain her, And put her on, as a long robe of glory.

9. Birds will resort to their like; And truth will return to them that practise her.

10. The lion lies in wait for prey; So does sin for them that work iniquity.

11. The discourse of a godly man is always wisdom: But the foolish man changes as the moon.

12. Among men void of understanding observe the opportunity; But stay continually among the thoughtful.

13. The discourse of fools is an offence; And their laughter is in the wantonness of sin.

Sirach 27