Sirach 18:25-33

25 Remember a time of hunger in a time of plenty, a time of poverty and want in times of wealth.

26 From morning until evening opportune times change, and all things are fleeting in the Lord's presence.

27 Wise people exercise caution in everything, and in times of sin they will take heed against error.

28 All intelligent people have recognized Wisdom, and they will acknowledge anyone who finds her.

29 Those who are intelligent with words have become wise themselves, and they have poured forth fitting proverbs.

30 Don't go after your desires, and restrain yourself from your appetites.

31 If you cater to your desires, you will become a laughingstock to your enemies.

32 Don't be glad for great luxury, and don't be made needy by an encounter with it.

33 Don't become poor by feasting with borrowed money, when you have nothing in your pocket.

Footnotes 4

[a]. Or she will acknowledge
[b]. LXXb adds Confidence in a single master is better than adhering with a dead heart to a dead one.
[c]. The title appears in Gk manuscripts.
[d]. LXXb adds because you will be plotting against your own life.