Sir 21:9
King James Version
“The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.”
Context
6He that hateth to be reproved is in the way of sinners: but he that feareth the Lord will repent from his heart.
7An eloquent man is known far and near; but a man of understanding knoweth when he slippeth.
8He that buildeth his house with other men’s money is like one that gathereth himself stones for the tomb of his burial.
9The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.
10The way of sinners is made plain with stones, but at the end thereof is the pit of hell.
11He that keepeth the law of the Lord getteth the understanding thereof: and the perfection of the fear of the Lord is wisdom.
12He that is not wise will not be taught: but there is a wisdom which multiplieth bitterness.