Sirach 27:2

2 A stake is driven between cracks in stones, and sin will be wedged between selling and buying.

Sirach 27:2 In-Context

1 Many have sinned because of money, and whoever seeks to get more will turn a blind eye.

2 A stake is driven between cracks in stones, and sin will be wedged between selling and buying.

3 If people don't remain mindful of the respect due the Lord, their houses will be quickly overthrown.

4 When a sieve is shaken, rubbish remains behind; so in the process of reasoning, a person's flaws appear.

5 A kiln tests a potter's jars, and decision making tests a person.