Sirach 5:2-4

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²Do not follow your inclination and strength,
walking according to the desires of your heart.
³Do not say, “Who will have power over me?”
for the Lord will surely punish you.

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

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