Ben Sira 7:16

16 Don't join up with a crowd of sinners; remember that the Lord's punishment is sure to come.

Ben Sira 7:16 In-Context

14 In an official assembly, don't get up and talk a lot of nonsense. And don't repeat yourself when you pray.

15 Don't try to avoid farm work or other hard labor; the Most High has given us these jobs to do.

16 Don't join up with a crowd of sinners; remember that the Lord's punishment is sure to come.

17 Be very humble, because the decay of death awaits us all.

18 Don't betray a friend for money. Don't betray a real friend for all the gold in the world.