Sirach 5:9

9 Don't be blown about by every wind, and don't take every shortcut. This is how the devious sinner acts.

Sirach 5:9 In-Context

7 Don't wait to turn back to the Lord. Don't put it off day after day, because the Lord's wrath will come forth suddenly; when the time for punishment comes, you will be destroyed.

8 Don't be preoccupied with ill-gotten gains; it will be of no benefit when you are in trouble.

9 Don't be blown about by every wind, and don't take every shortcut. This is how the devious sinner acts.

10 Be firmly grounded in your understanding, and let your speech be consistent.

11 Listen carefully, and utter a patient reply.

Footnotes

• [a] LXX double-tongued