Ben Sira 34:30

30 He that washeth himself after touching the dead, if he toucheth him again, what doth his washing avail?

Ben Sira 34:30 In-Context

28 When one buildeth up, and another pulleth down: what profit have they but the labour?

29 When one prayeth, and another curseth: whose voice will God hear?

30 He that washeth himself after touching the dead, if he toucheth him again, what doth his washing avail?

31 So a man that fasteth for his sins, and doth the same again, what doth his humbling himself profit him? who will hear his prayer?