Sirach 31:2-4

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

² The thinking beforehand turneth away the understanding, and a grievous sickness maketh the soul sober.

³ The rich man hath laboured in gathering riches together, and when he resteth he shall be filled with his goods.

⁴ The poor man hath laboured in his low way of life, and in the end he is still poor.