Common English Bible

Sirach 5:1-3 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Don’t be preoccupied with your money,and don’t say, "I’m self-sufficient."

2. Don’t follow your inclinationor your strength,in order to walk in the desiresof your heart.

3. And don’t say,"Who’ll have power over me?"When the Lord punishes,he will punish.