Ben Sira 34:23

23 When one buildeth and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labor?

Ben Sira 34:23 In-Context

21 The bread of the needy is their life; he that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.

22 He that taketh away his neighbor's living slayeth him, and he that defraudeth the laborer of his hire is a bloodshedder.

23 When one buildeth and another pulleth down, what profit have they then but labor?

24 When one prayeth and another curseth, whose voice will the Lord hear?

25 He that washeth himself after the touching of a dead body, if he touch it again, what availeth his washing?