Sirach 5:2 CPDV

¹  Do not choose to seek iniquitous possessions, and you should not say: 'I have all I need in life.' For it will be of no benefit to you in the time of retribution and darkness.

²  You should not pursue, in your strength, the desires of your heart.

³  And you should not say: 'How powerful am I?' or, 'Who will cast me down because of my deeds?' For God will vindicate with vengeance.

⁴  You should not say, 'I sinned, and what grief has befallen me?' For the Most High is a patient recompensor.