4
Do not say, "I sinned, and what happened to me?" for the Lord is slow to anger.
5
Do not be so confident of atonement that you add sin to sin.
6
Do not say, "His mercy is great, he will forgive the multitude of my sins," for both mercy and wrath are with him, and his anger rests on sinners.
7
Do not delay to turn to the Lord, nor postpone it from day to day; for suddenly the wrath of the Lord will go forth, and at the time of punishment you will perish.
8
Do not depend on dishonest wealth, for it will not benefit you in the day of calamity.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.