Sirach 5:2-4

Wycliffe Bible

² (Pur)Sue thou not the covetousness of thine heart in thy strength, [Not follow thou in thy strength the coveting of thine heart,]

³ and say thou not, As I might, either who shall make me subject for my deeds? For why God (a)venging shall (a)venge. [and not say thou, What manner might I, or who me shall subject for my deeds? God forsooth venging shall venge.]

⁴ Say thou not, I have sinned, and what sorrowful thing befell to me? For the Highest is a patient yielder.