Good News Translation
Small stones on top of a wall will not stay put when the wind blows, and a person whose stupid ideas have made him timid will not be able to stand up to frightening situations.

New Revised Standard Version
Fences set on a high place will not stand firm against the wind; so a timid mind with a fool’s resolve will not stand firm against any fear.

Contemporary English Version
But foolish cowards will not stand firm when fearsome disaster hits, just as small rocks are blown from the top of a vineyard wall by the wind.

New American Bible
Small stones lying on an open height will not remain when the wind blows; So a timid mind based on foolish plans cannot stand up to fear of any kind.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked.

Sand and salt, and a mass of iron is easier to bear, than a man without sense, that is both foolish and wicked.

Sirach 22:16
Turn away from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not be wearied out with his folly.

Sirach 22:17
What is heavier than lead? and what other name hath he but fool?

Sirach 22:19
A frame of wood bound together in the foundation of a building, shall not be loosed: so neither shall the heart that is established by advised counsel.

Sirach 22:20
The thought of him that is wise at all times, shall not be depraved by fear.