Ben Sira 7:2

2 Stay away from wrong, and it will turn away from you.

Ben Sira 7:2 In-Context

1 Do no evil, and evil will never overtake you.

2 Stay away from wrong, and it will turn away from you.

3 Do not sow in the furrows of injustice, and you will not reap a sevenfold crop.

4 Do not seek from the Lord high office, or the seat of honor from the king.

5 Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord, or display your wisdom before the king.