Ben Sira 31:16

16 Eat what is set before you like a well brought-up person, and do not chew greedily, or you will give offense.

Ben Sira 31:16 In-Context

14 Do not reach out your hand for everything you see, and do not crowd your neighbor at the dish.

15 Judge your neighbor's feelings by your own, and in every matter be thoughtful.

16 Eat what is set before you like a well brought-up person, and do not chew greedily, or you will give offense.

17 Be the first to stop, as befits good manners, and do not be insatiable, or you will give offense.

18 If you are seated among many persons, do not help yourself before they do.

Footnotes

• [a]. Heb: Gk [like a human being]