Sirach 22:12

12 Mourn for the dead for seven days, but mourn for the foolish and the ungodly all the days of their lives.

Sirach 22:12 In-Context

10 Whoever talks with a fool converses with someone who is drowsy; when the conversation is over, the fool will say, "What is it?

11 Weep for the dead, for they have left the light behind; and weep for fools, for they have left understanding behind. Weep sweetly over the dead, because they are at rest, but the life of a fool is worse than death.

12 Mourn for the dead for seven days, but mourn for the foolish and the ungodly all the days of their lives.

13 Don't talk a lot with fools, and don't go to the unintelligent. Be on guard against them so that you don't have trouble and don't get dirty when they shake themselves off. Stay away from them and you will find rest, and their senselessness won't make you weary.

14 What's heavier than lead? And what name does it have but "Fool"?