Ben Sira 39:24

24 For the devout, his ways are straight; for the wicked, they are laid with traps.

Ben Sira 39:24 In-Context

22 His blessings overflow like the Nile, enriching the world in a fertile flood.

23 He turns fresh water into salt water, and he turns his anger on the nations.

24 For the devout, his ways are straight; for the wicked, they are laid with traps.

25 From the beginning he has made good things for the good and terrible things for sinners.

26 The basic needs of life are these: water, fire, iron, and salt, flour, honey, and milk, wine, clothing, and oil.