Ben Sira 11:25

25 When things are going well, people don't think about hard times; and when things are going badly, they forget about prosperity.

Ben Sira 11:25 In-Context

23 Don't be concerned about what you need, or what success the future holds for you.

24 On the other hand, don't think that you have everything you need or that nothing can go wrong for you in the future.

25 When things are going well, people don't think about hard times; and when things are going badly, they forget about prosperity.

26 The Lord can easily wait until the day of our death to reward or punish us.

27 At that time our deeds are open for all to see; all our happiness can be erased in that one moment of misery.