Sirach 5:1-3

Common English Bible

5 Don’t be preoccupied with your money,
    and don’t say, “I’m self-sufficient.”
² Don’t follow your inclination
or your strength,
    in order to walk in the desires
    of your heart.
³ And don’t say,
“Who’ll have power over me?”
    When the Lord punishes,
    he will punish.