Ben Sira 5:3

3 Don't think that no one can exercise authority over you; if you do, the Lord is certain to punish you.

Ben Sira 5:3 In-Context

1 Don't rely on money to make you independent.

2 Don't think you have to have everything you want, and then spend your energy trying to get it.

3 Don't think that no one can exercise authority over you; if you do, the Lord is certain to punish you.

4 Don't think that you can sin and get away with it; the Lord does not mind waiting to punish you.

5 Don't be so certain of the Lord's forgiveness that you go on committing one sin after another.