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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.
19
How ample a little is for a well-disciplined person! He does not breathe heavily when in bed.
20
Healthy sleep depends on moderate eating; he rises early, and feels fit. The distress of sleeplessness and of nausea and colic are with the glutton.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.