The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus 5

1Set not your heart upon your goods; 2Follow not your own mind and your strength, 3And say not, Who will have dominion over me? 4Say not, I sinned, and what happened to me? The remainder of this verse is omitted by the best authorities. 5Concerning atonement, be not without fear, 6And say not, His compassion is great; 7Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord; A line of this verse is here omitted by the best authorities. 8Set not your heart upon unrighteous gains: 9Winnow not with every wind, 10Be stedfast in your understanding; 11Be swift to hear; The remainder of this line is omitted by the best authorities. 12If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; 13Glory and dishonor is in talk: 14Be not called a whisperer; 15In a great matter and in a small, be not ignorant;