Sirach 11:17-19

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¹⁷ The Lord’s gift remains with the devout,
    and his favor brings lasting success.
¹⁸ A person becomes rich through diligence and self-denial,
    and the reward allotted to him is this:^(A)
19 when he says, “I have found rest,
    and now I shall feast on my goods!”
he does not realize how time passes by;
    he will leave them to others and will die.^(B)