Ben Sira 6:2

2 Do not let your passions carry you away; this can tear your soul to pieces like a bull.

Ben Sira 6:2 In-Context

1 and do not be an enemy when you should be a friend. A bad reputation brings you the disgrace that lying sinners deserve.

2 Do not let your passions carry you away; this can tear your soul to pieces like a bull.

3 You will be left like a dead tree without any leaves or fruit.

4 Evil desire will destroy you and make you a joke to your enemies.

5 If you are polite and courteous, you will enjoy the friendship of many people.

Footnotes

• [a] [Verse 2 in both Greek and Hebrew is unclear.]