Sirach 5:1

Practical precepts

1 Don't be preoccupied with your money, and don't say, "I'm self-sufficient."

Sirach 5:1 In-Context

1 Don't be preoccupied with your money, and don't say, "I'm self-sufficient."

2 Don't follow your inclination or your strength, in order to walk in the desires of your heart.

3 And don't say, "Who'll have power over me?" When the Lord punishes, he will punish.

4 Don't say, "Sure, I sinned, but what happened to me?" The Lord is patient indeed.

5 Don't be too confident of being forgiven, adding sin upon sin.