Sirach 18:21-23

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²¹ Humble thyself before thou art sick, and in the time of sickness shew thy conversation.

²² Let nothing hinder thee from praying always, and be not afraid to be justified even to death: for the reward of God continueth for ever.

²³ Before prayer prepare thy soul: and be not as a man that tempteth God.