Sirach 22:11-13

Good News Translation

¹¹ We mourn for the dead because they have no access to light. We ought to mourn for fools, because they have no access to intelligence. In fact, we should go into deeper mourning for fools, because the life they lead is worse than death. The dead are at least at rest. ^12 (A)For seven days we mourn the dead, but a foolish or ungodly person causes a lifetime of grief.

¹³ Don't visit stupid people or spend a lot of time talking with them. Avoid them; then they can't contaminate you, and you can live in peace without being troubled or worn down by their foolishness.