Ben Sira 14:9-19

9 The eye of the greedy person is not satisfied with his share; greedy injustice withers the soul.
10 A miser begrudges bread, and it is lacking at his table.
11 My child, treat yourself well, according to your means, and present worthy offerings to the Lord.
12 Remember that death does not tarry, and the decree of Hades has not been shown to you.
13 Do good to friends before you die, and reach out and give to them as much as you can.
14 Do not deprive yourself of a day's enjoyment; do not let your share of desired good pass by you.
15 Will you not leave the fruit of your labors to another, and what you acquired by toil to be divided by lot?
16 Give, and take, and indulge yourself, because in Hades one cannot look for luxury.
17 All living beings become old like a garment, for the decree from of old is, "You must die!"
18 Like abundant leaves on a spreading tree that sheds some and puts forth others, so are the generations of flesh and blood: one dies and another is born.
19 Every work decays and ceases to exist, and the one who made it will pass away with it.

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