Sirach 5:1-9

{5:1} Do not choose to seek iniquitous possessions, and you should not say: “I have all I need in life.” For it will be of no benefit to you in the time of retribution and darkness.
{5:2} You should not pursue, in your strength, the desires of your heart.
{5:3} And you should not say: “How powerful am I?” or, “Who will cast me down because of my deeds?” For God will vindicate with vengeance.
{5:4} You should not say, “I sinned, and what grief has befallen me?” For the Most High is a patient recompensor.
{5:5} Do not be willing to be without fear concerning a forgiven sin, and you should not add sin upon sin.
{5:6} And you should not say: “The compassion of the Lord is great; he will take pity on the multitude of my sins.”
{5:7} For both mercy and wrath go forth quickly from him, and his wrath sets its gaze upon sinners.
{5:8} You should not delay being converted to the Lord, and you should not set it aside from day to day.
{5:9} For his wrath will approach suddenly, and in the time of vindication, he will destroy you.

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Sirach 4:27-36

{4:27} You should not enjoy the fall of your neighbor.
{4:28} Neither should you withhold words at an opportunity for salvation. You should not conceal your wisdom in her beauty.
{4:29} For wisdom is discerned within speech. And understanding and knowledge and doctrine are discerned in the words of those who understand and by their steadfastness in the works of justice.
{4:30} You should not contradict a word of truth in any way. Otherwise, by a falsehood born of ignorance, you will be confounded.
{4:31} You should not be ashamed to confess your sins, but do not subject yourself to any man because of sin.
{4:32} Do not choose to stand against the face of the powerful, for you should not strive against the current of the river.
{4:33} Suffer for justice, on behalf of your soul, and struggle, even unto death, on behalf of justice, and God will fight against your enemies on your behalf.
{4:34} Do not choose to be quick with your words, nor unproductive or neglectful in your works.
{4:35} Do not choose to be like a lion in your house, distressing those of your household, and oppressing those who are subject to you.
{4:36} Do not let your hand be open when receiving, but closed when giving.

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