Sirach Chapter 5 Vs 1-8
AGAINST PRESUMPTION*
1Do not rely on your wealth,
or say, "I have the power."a
2Do not rely on your strength
in following the desires of your heart.
3Do not say, "Who can prevail against me?"
for the LORD will exact punishment.
4Do not say, "I have sinned, yet what has happened to me?"
for the LORD is slow to anger!
5Do not be so confident of forgiveness
that you add sin upon sin.
6Do not say, "His mercy is great;
my many sins he will forgive."
For mercy and anger alike are with him;
his wrath comes to rest on the wicked.
7Do not delay turning back to the LORD,
do not put it off day after day.
For suddenly his wrath will come forth;
at the time of vengeance, you will perish.
8Do not rely on deceitful wealth,
for it will be no help on the day of wrath.