27
My son, test your soul while you live; see what is bad for it and do not give it that.
28
For not everything is good for every one, and not every person enjoys everything.
29
Do not have an insatiable appetite for any luxury, and do not give yourself up to food;
30
for overeating brings sickness, and gluttony leads to nausea.
31
Many have died of gluttony, but he who is careful to avoid it prolongs his life.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the 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.