Ben Sira 40:16

16 The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.

Ben Sira 40:16 In-Context

14 While he openeth his hand he shall rejoice, so shall transgressors come to nought.

15 The children of the ungodly shall not bring forth many branches, but are as unclean roots upon a hard rock.

16 The weed growing upon every water and bank of a river shall be pulled up before all grass.

17 Bountifulness is as a most fruitful garden, and mercifulness endureth for ever.

18 To labor and to be content with what a man hath is a sweet life, but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.