Sirach 32:14-16

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁴ Before a storm goeth lightning: and before shamefacedness goeth favour: and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee.

¹⁵ And at the time of rising be not slack: but be first to run home to thy house, and there withdraw thyself, and there take thy pastime.

¹⁶ And do what thou hast a mind, but not in sin or proud speech.