Ben Sira 22:17

17 A heart settled upon a thought of understanding is as a fair plastering on the wall of a gallery.

Ben Sira 22:17 In-Context

15 Sand and salt and a mass of iron is easier to bear than a man without understanding.
16 As timber girt and bound together in a building cannot be loosed with shaking, so the heart that is established by advised counsel shall fear at no time.
17 A heart settled upon a thought of understanding is as a fair plastering on the wall of a gallery.
18 Fences set on a high place will never stand against the wind; so a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool cannot stand against any fear.
19 He that pricketh the eye will make tears to fall, and he that pricketh the heart maketh it to show her knowledge.
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