Sirach 22:19-21

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁹ A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel.

²⁰ The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear.

²¹ As pales set in high places, and plasterings made without cost, will not stand against the face of the wind: