Sirach 5:4

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

Sirach 5:4 In-Context

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.

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.