Sirach 33:21-25
{33:21} While you are still living and breathing, let no one among all flesh change you.
{33:22} For it is better if your children petition you, than if you look toward the hands of your children.
{33:23} In all your works, be pre-eminent.
{33:24} You should not allow a blemish upon your glory. On the day of the consummation of the days of your life, at the time of your passing, distribute your inheritance.
{33:25} Fodder and a rod and a burden are for a donkey; bread and discipline and work are for a servant.
Sirach 33:16-20
{33:16} And I awakened at the very end, and I was like one who gathers grapes after the grape-gatherers.
{33:17} I, too, have hoped in the blessing of God. And I have filled the winepress like one who gathers grapes.
{33:18} Consider how I have not labored for myself alone, but for all who are seeking discipline.
{33:19} Listen to me, you great ones, with all the peoples. And incline your ears, you rulers of the Church.
{33:20} You should not give authority over yourself to a son or wife, to a brother or friend, in your life. And you should not give your estate to another, lest perhaps you may regret it, and then you would be begging for the same.