Sirach 31:10

10 Who has been tested by wealth and been found perfect? For them it will be a reason to boast. Who had the power to sin and didn't, and could do evil but didn't?

Sirach 31:10 In-Context

8 Happy are the rich who are without blame and who don't follow after gold.
9 Who are they, so that we might praise them? They have done wonders among the people.
10 Who has been tested by wealth and been found perfect? For them it will be a reason to boast. Who had the power to sin and didn't, and could do evil but didn't?
11 The possessions of such people will be secure, and the congregation will tell of their acts of charity.
12 Have you been seated at a magnificent table? Don't be greedy as you sit there, and don't say, "Look how much food there is!"

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