Sirach 7:14-16

Good News Translation

¹⁴ In an official assembly, don't get up and talk a lot of nonsense. And don't repeat yourself when you pray.

¹⁵ Don't try to avoid farm work or other hard labor; the Most High has given us these jobs to do.

¹⁶ Don't join up with a crowd of sinners; remember that the Lord's punishment is sure to come.