Sirach 18:25 CPDV

²³  Before you pray, prepare your soul. And do not choose to be like a man who tempts God.

²⁴  Remember the wrath that will be on the day of consummation, and remember the time of retribution, when he will turn away his face.

²⁵  Remember poverty in a time of abundance, and remember the deficiency of poverty in a day of riches.

²⁶  From morning until evening, the time will be changed, and all these are swift in the eyes of God.

²⁷  A wise man will be cautious in all things, and during a time of many offenses, he will be attentive against inaction.