Sirach 2:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

2 Son, when thou comest to the service of God, stand in justice and in fear, and prepare thy soul for temptation.

² Humble thy heart, and endure: incline thy ear, and receive the words of understanding: and make not haste in the time of clouds.

³ Wait on God with patience: join thyself to God, and endure, that thy life may be increased in the latter end.