Sirach 37:20-31
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20 There is one that sheweth wisdom in words, and is hated: he shall be destitute of all food.
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21 For grace is not given, him from the Lord, because he is deprived of all wisdom.
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22 Another is wise to himself; and the fruits of understanding are commendable in his mouth.
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23 A wise man instructeth his people; and the fruits of his understanding fail not.
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24 A wise man shall be filled with blessing; and all they that see him shall count him happy.
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25 The days of the life of man may be numbered: but the days of Israel are innumerable.
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26 A wise man shall inherit glory among his people, and his name shall be perpetual.
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27 My son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and give not that unto it.
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28 For all things are not profitable for all men, neither hath every soul pleasure in every thing.
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29 Be not unsatiable in any dainty thing, nor too greedy upon meats:
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30 For excess of meats bringeth sickness, and surfeiting will turn into choler.
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31 By surfeiting have many perished; but he that taketh heed prolongeth his life.