Sirach 4:17

17 At first she will walk in twists and turns with them. She will bring fear and dread upon them, and she will torture them with her discipline until she trusts them completely. She will test them with her commandments,

Sirach 4:17 In-Context

15 Whoever obeys her will judge nations. Whoever is devoted to her will live with confidence.

16 If they persevere in faith, they will inherit her, and their descendants will possess her.

17 At first she will walk in twists and turns with them. She will bring fear and dread upon them, and she will torture them with her discipline until she trusts them completely. She will test them with her commandments,

18 and again she will come straight back to them, make them glad, and reveal to them her secrets.

19 If they go astray, she will leave them behind and hand them over to their downfall.