Ben Sira 7:1

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

Ben Sira 7:1 In-Context

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

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

3 My son, do not sow the furrows of injustice, and you will not reap a sevenfold crop.

4 Do not seek from the Lord the highest office, nor the seat of honor from the king.

5 Do not assert your righteousness before the Lord, nor display your wisdom before the king.