Ben Sira 16:23

23 Only someone with very little sense, and foolishly misguided, would think things like that.

Ben Sira 16:23 In-Context

21 If I sin and am secretly disloyal, nobody will know it.

22 If I do what is right, nobody will tell the Lord about it. Who wants to wait for him, anyway? He is too slow in doing what he has said he would."

23 Only someone with very little sense, and foolishly misguided, would think things like that.

24 My child, listen and pay attention to me; you will gain knowledge if you do.

25 I will give you diligent and accurate instruction.