Ben Sira 6:21

21 She will lie upon him as a mighty stone of trial, and he will cast her from him ere it be long.

Ben Sira 6:21 In-Context

19 Come unto her as one that ploweth and soweth, and wait for her good fruits; for thou shalt not toil much in laboring for her, but thou shalt eat of her fruits right soon.

20 She is very unpleasant to the unlearned; he that is without understanding will not remain with her.

21 She will lie upon him as a mighty stone of trial, and he will cast her from him ere it be long.

22 For wisdom is according to her name, and she is not manifest unto many.

23 Give ear, my son, receive my advice, and refuse not my counsel;