Sirach 5:7

7 Don't wait to turn back to the Lord. Don't put it off day after day, because the Lord's wrath will come forth suddenly; when the time for punishment comes, you will be destroyed.

Sirach 5:7 In-Context

5 Don't be too confident of being forgiven, adding sin upon sin.
6 Don't say, "His compassion is great; he will forgive the whole heap of my sins." Mercy and wrath are with him, and his anger will rest on sinners.
7 Don't wait to turn back to the Lord. Don't put it off day after day, because the Lord's wrath will come forth suddenly; when the time for punishment comes, you will be destroyed.
8 Don't be preoccupied with ill-gotten gains; it will be of no benefit when you are in trouble.
9 Don't be blown about by every wind, and don't take every shortcut. This is how the devious sinner acts.
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