Sirach 11:17–19

17 The gift of the Lord endures for those who are godly,

and what he approves will have lasting success.

18 There is a man who is rich through his diligence and self-denial,

and this is the reward allotted to him:

19 when he says, “I have found rest,

and now I shall enjoy my goods!”

he does not know how much time will pass

until he leaves them to others and dies.