Ben Sira 34:24

24 When one person blesses and somebody else curses, which one is the Lord going to listen to?

Ben Sira 34:24 In-Context

22 It is murder to deprive someone of his living or to cheat an employee of his wages.

23 When one person builds and somebody else tears down, has anything been accomplished but hard work?

24 When one person blesses and somebody else curses, which one is the Lord going to listen to?

25 If you touch a dead body and then purify yourself by washing, but then go and touch it again, what good did the washing do?

26 If you fast because of your sins, and then go out and commit the same sins over again, what have you gained by going without food? Who do you think is going to listen to your prayers?