Sirach 22:23 CPDV

²¹  Just as chaff in a high place, or a wall made of mortar without stones set within, will not continue against the face of the wind,

²²  so also a timid heart, and the thoughts of the senseless, will not withstand the forcefulness of fear.

²³  Despite a cowardly heart, the thoughts of the foolish will not fear any situation; yet neither will one who continues always in the precepts of God.

²⁴  He who jabs an eye produces tears. And he who jabs the heart produces understanding.

²⁵  He who throws a stone at birds will drive them away. So also, he who accuses his friend dissolves the friendship.