Ben Sira 40:15

15 The children of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, but are as unclean roots upon a hard rock.

Ben Sira 40:15 In-Context

13 The goods of the unjust shall be dried up like a river, and shall vanish with noise like a great thunder in rain.

14 While he openeth his hand he shall rejoice, so shall transgressors come to nought.

15 The children of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, but are as unclean roots upon a hard rock.

16 The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.

17 Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, and mercifulness endureth for ever.