Ben Sira 32:18-24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 The sensible will not neglect direction;
the proud and insolent are deterred by no fear.
19 Do nothing without deliberation;
then once you have acted, have no regrets.(A)
20 Do not go on a way set with snares,
and do not stumble on the same thing twice.
21 Do not trust the road, because of bandits;
22 be careful on your paths.
23 Whatever you do, be on your guard,
for whoever does so keeps the commandments.
24 Whoever keeps the law preserves himself;
and whoever trusts in the Lord shall not be put to shame.
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