Sirach 4:15-17

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁵ He who obeys her will judge the nations,
    and whoever gives heed to her will dwell secure.
¹⁶ If he has faith in her he will obtain her;
    and his descendants will remain in possession of her.
¹⁷ For at first she will walk with him on tortuous paths,
    she will bring fear and cowardice upon him,
and will torment him by her discipline
    until she trusts him,
and she will test him with her ordinances.