Sirach 27:2DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 2 of 33
"As a stake sticketh fast in the midst of the joining of stones, so also in the midst of selling and buying, sin shall stick fast."
In context
1Through poverty many have sinned: and he that seeketh to be enriched, turneth away his eye.
2As a stake sticketh fast in the midst of the joining of stones, so also in the midst of selling and buying, sin shall stick fast.
3Sin shall be destroyed with the sinner.
4Unless thou hold thyself diligently in the fear of the Lord, thy house shall quickly be overthrown.