Sirach 18:22-25 Common English Bible (CEB)

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.

24. Be mindful of his wrath in times of deathand in times of vengeancewhen he turns his face away.

25. Remember a time of hungerin a time of plenty,a time of poverty and wantin times of wealth.

Sirach 18