Ben Sira 6:20

20 Undisciplined people find Wisdom's demands too hard and don't have enough determination to meet them.

Ben Sira 6:20 In-Context

18 My child, learn to value Wisdom while you are young, and you will still be able to find her when you grow old.

19 Work as hard to find Wisdom as a farmer works to plow and plant his fields; then you can expect a good harvest. You will have to work at it for a while, but you will soon be enjoying what you have earned.

20 Undisciplined people find Wisdom's demands too hard and don't have enough determination to meet them.

21 Her requirements are a burden heavier than they are willing to bear, and they quickly lay them aside.

22 "Discipline" means just that - discipline, and not many people are able to discipline themselves.