Sirach 3:32DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 32 of 34
"A wise heart, and which hath understanding, will abstain from sins, and in the works of justice shall have success."
In context
30The congregation of the proud shall not be healed: for the plant of wickedness shall take root in them, and it shall not be perceived.
31The heart of the wise is understood in wisdom, and a good ear will hear wisdom with all desire.
32A wise heart, and which hath understanding, will abstain from sins, and in the works of justice shall have success.
33Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins:
34And God provideth for him that sheweth favour: he remembereth him afterwards, and in the time of his fall he shall find a sure stay.