My son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it.
WEB
Sirach 37:27
My son, test your soul in your life. See what is evil for it, and don’t give in to it.
Parallel Translations
My son, prove your soul in your life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that to it.
My son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it.