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World English Bible (Catholic) · Scripture text

Sirach 37:28–31

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²⁸For not all things are profitable for all men. Not every soul has pleasure in everything.↗

²⁹Don’t be insatiable in any luxury. Don’t be greedy in the things that you eat.↗

³⁰For overeating brings disease, and gluttony causes nausea.↗

³¹Because of gluttony, many have perished, but he who takes heed shall prolong his life.↗

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