Ben Sira 40:16

16 like reeds along a river bank, withering before any other plant.

Ben Sira 40:16 In-Context

14 tumbling rocks along as it flows, but then suddenly goes dry.

15 The children of ungodly people will not leave large families; they are like plants trying to take root on rock,

16 like reeds along a river bank, withering before any other plant.

17 Acts of kindness and charity are as lasting as eternity.

18 Being independently wealthy or working for a living - both can make life pleasant, but it is better to find a treasure.

Footnotes

• [a] [Hebrew] withering; [Greek] pulled up.