Ben Sira 23:16

16 For from the merciful all these things shall be taken away, and they shall not wallow in sins.

Ben Sira 23:16 In-Context

14 And if he swear in vain, he shall not be justified: for his house shall be filled with his punishment

15 There is also another speech opposite to death, let it not be found in the inheritance of Jacob.

16 For from the merciful all these things shall be taken away, and they shall not wallow in sins.

17 Let not thy mouth be accustomed to indiscreet speech: for therein is the word of sin.

18 Remember thy father and thy mother, for thou sittest is the midst of great men: