Sirach 5:2-4

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

² Follow not in thy strength the desires of thy heart:

³ And say not: How mighty am I? and who shall bring me under for my deeds? for God will surely take revenge.

⁴ Say not: I have sinned, and what harm hath befallen me? for the most High is a patient rewarder.