Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; and be not as one that tempteth the Lord.
LXX2012
Sirach 18:23
Before you pray, prepare yourself; and be not as one that tempts the Lord.
Parallel Translations
Before thou prayest, prepare thyself; and be not as one that tempteth the Lord.
Before you make a vow, prepare yourself. Don’t be like a man who tests the Lord.