Ben Sira 19:1-8

1 A workman who is a drunkard will not become rich; he who despises small things will fail little by little.

2 Wine and women lead intelligent men astray, and the man who consorts with harlots is very reckless.

3 Decay and worms will inherit him, and the reckless soul will be snatched away.

4 One who trusts others too quickly is lightminded, and one who sins does wrong to himself.

5 One who rejoices in wickedness will be condemned,

6 and for one who hates gossip evil is lessened.

7 Never repeat a conversation, and you will lose nothing at all.

8 With friend or foe do not report it, and unless it would be a sin for you, do not disclose it;