Sirach 7:8

8 Don't repeat a sin,

Sirach 7:8 In-Context

6 Don't aspire to become a judge; you might not be strong enough to get rid of injustice. Perhaps you will be too cautious in the presence of a powerful person and bring a scandal on your good name.

7 Don't sin against a city's inhabitants, and don't bring yourself down in their estimation. for you won't be innocent even of committing it the first time.

8 Don't repeat a sin,

9 Don't say, "He will look at the heap of my gifts, and when I make an offering to the Most High, he will accept it."

10 Don't be timid in your prayer, and don't neglect caring for those in need.