Sirach 33:18-20

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁸ See that I have not laboured for myself only, but for all that seek discipline.

¹⁹ Hear me, ye great men, and all ye people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the church.

²⁰ Give not to son or wife, brother or friend, power over thee while thou livest; and give not thy estate to another, lest then repent, and thou entreat for the same.