Ben Sira 19:5

5 If wickedness makes you happy, you will be condemned.

Ben Sira 19:5 In-Context

3 and that carelessness will cost him his life. Worms will feed on his decaying body.

4 It is silly to trust people too quickly. If you sin, you are hurting yourself.

5 If wickedness makes you happy, you will be condemned.

6 Avoid idle talk, and you will avoid a lot of trouble.

7 Never repeat what you hear, and you will have no regrets.