Sirach 18:21-23 Common English Bible (CEB)

21. Humble yourself before you get sick,and when you commit sinsshow a changed heart and mind.

22. Don’t be prevented from repayinga solemn promise in a timely way,and don’t wait until deathto be vindicated.

23. Prepare yourself before makinga solemn promise,and don’t be like someonewho tests the Lord.

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