Ben Sira 5:9

9 Do not winnow in every wind, or follow every path.

Ben Sira 5:9 In-Context

7 Do not delay to turn back to the Lord, and do not postpone it from day to day; for suddenly the wrath of the Lord will come upon you, and at the time of punishment you will perish.

8 Do not depend on dishonest wealth, for it will not benefit you on the day of calamity.

9 Do not winnow in every wind, or follow every path.

10 Stand firm for what you know, and let your speech be consistent.

11 Be quick to hear, but deliberate in answering.

Footnotes

• [a] Gk adds [so it is with the double-tongued sinner] (see 6.1)