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Ben Sira 31
Ben Sira 31:19
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Ben Sira 31:19
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Use as a frugal man the things that are set before thee: lest if thou eatest much, thou be hated.
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Ben Sira 31:19 In-Context
17
Be not hasty in a feast.
18
Judge of the disposition of thy neighbour by thyself.
19
Use as a frugal man the things that are set before thee: lest if thou eatest much, thou be hated.
20
Leave off first, for manners' sake: and exceed not, lest thou offend.
21
if thou sittest among many, reach not thy hand out first of all: and be not the first to ask for drink.
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