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.

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