Sirach 7:2

2 Keep your distance from anything unjust, and it will turn away from you.

Sirach 7:2 In-Context

1 Don't do evil things, and evil will never catch up with you.

2 Keep your distance from anything unjust, and it will turn away from you.

3 Don't sow in furrows of injustice, and you won't reap evil things sevenfold.

4 Don't seek political power from the Lord or a seat of honor from the king.

5 Don't justify yourself in the Lord's presence, and don't make a show of your wisdom with a king.