Sirach 18:30

Self-controlz

30 Don't go after your desires, and restrain yourself from your appetites.

Sirach 18:30 In-Context

28 All intelligent people have recognized Wisdom, and they will acknowledge anyone who finds her.

29 Those who are intelligent with words have become wise themselves, and they have poured forth fitting proverbs.

30 Don't go after your desires, and restrain yourself from your appetites.

31 If you cater to your desires, you will become a laughingstock to your enemies.

32 Don't be glad for great luxury, and don't be made needy by an encounter with it.

Footnotes

• [a] The title appears in Gk manuscripts.