1 Don’t be preoccupied with your money,and don’t say, "I’m self-sufficient."
2 Don’t follow your inclinationor your strength,in order to walk in the desiresof your heart.
3 And don’t say,"Who’ll have power over me?"When the Lord punishes,he will punish.
4 Don’t say, "Sure, I sinned,but what happened to me?"The Lord is patient indeed.