Ben Sira 19:22

22 The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, nor is there prudence in the counsel of sinners.

Ben Sira 19:22 In-Context

20 The whole of wisdom is fear of the Lord, and in all wisdom there is the fulfillment of the law.

22 The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, nor is there prudence in the counsel of sinners.

23 There is a cleverness that is detestable, and there is a fool who merely lacks wisdom.

24 Better are the God-fearing who lack understanding than the highly intelligent who transgress the law.