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Ben Sira 5:1-4 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. Do not rely on your wealth,or say, “I have the power.”

2. Do not rely on your strengthin following the desires of your heart.

3. Do not say, “Who can prevail against me?”for the Lord will exact punishment.

4. Do not say, “I have sinned, yet what has happened to me?”for the Lord is slow to anger!

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