Sirach 28:26 CPDV

²⁴  For its yoke is a yoke of iron. And its chains are chains of brass.

²⁵  Its death is a most wicked death. And hell is more useful than it is.

²⁶  Its continuance will not be permanent, but it will take hold of the ways of the unjust. And the just will not be burned by its flame.

²⁷  Those who abandon God will fall by it, and it will burn within them and not be quenched. And it will be sent upon them, like a lion, and it will wound them, like a leopard.

²⁸  Hedge your ears with thorns. Do not be willing to listen to a wicked tongue. And make doors and bars for your mouth.