Sirach 3:28-30

Revised Standard Version

²⁸ The affliction of the proud has no healing,
    for a plant of wickedness has taken root in him.
²⁹ The mind of the intelligent man will ponder a parable,
    and an attentive ear is the wise man’s desire.

³⁰ Water extinguishes a blazing fire:
    so almsgiving atones for sin.