Ben Sira 3:20-29

20 For great is the might of the Lord; he is glorified by the humble.

21 Seek not what is too difficult for you, nor investigate what is beyond your power.

22 Reflect upon what has been assigned to you, for you do not need what is hidden.

23 Do not meddle in what is beyond your tasks, for matters too great for human understanding have been shown you.

24 For their hasty judgment has led many astray, and wrong opinion has caused their thoughts to slip.

26 A stubborn mind will be afflicted at the end, and whoever loves danger will perish by it.

27 A stubborn mind will be burdened by troubles, and the sinner will heap sin upon sin.

28 The affliction of the proud has no healing, for a plant of wickedness has taken root in him.

29 The mind of the intelligent man will ponder a parable, and an attentive ear is the wise man's desire.