Sirach 27:12LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 12 of 33
"A holy man continueth in wisdom as the sun: but a fool is changed as the moon."
In context
10Birds resort unto their like: so truth will return to them that practise her.
11The lion always lieth in wait for prey: so do sins for them that work iniquities.
12A holy man continueth in wisdom as the sun: but a fool is changed as the moon.
13In the midst of the unwise keep in the word till its time: but be continually among men that think.
14The discourse of sinners is hateful, and their laughter is at the pleasures of sin.