Ben Sira 18:21

21 Humble yourself before you are punished with sickness. When you have sinned, show repentance.

Ben Sira 18:21 In-Context

19 Know what you are talking about before you speak, and give attention to your health before you get sick.

20 Examine your conscience before the Lord judges you; then when that time comes, he will forgive you.

21 Humble yourself before you are punished with sickness. When you have sinned, show repentance.

22 If you make a promise to the Lord, keep it as soon as you can. Don't wait until you are about to die to set things straight.

23 But before you make such a promise, be prepared to keep it. Don't try to test the Lord's patience.