Sirach 14:10-20

Listen to Sirach 14:10-20

10 Envious people are even begrudging when it comes to bread, and it's lacking on their table.

11 My child, treat yourself well according to what you have, and bring offerings to the Lord that are worthy.

12 Remember that death won't delay, and the decree of the grave hasn't been shown to you.

13 Before you die, treat your friends well. According to your ability, reach out, and give to them.

14 Enjoy a good day, and don't let your share of a good desire pass you by.

15 Won't you end up leaving behind to another what you have worked so hard for? Won't the things you have toiled for end up being divided by lot?

16 Give, take, and distract yourself, because you can't search for luxury in the grave.

17 All flesh grows old like a garment; the ancient decree is, "You will certainly die!"

18 Like a budding leaf on a leafy tree, it sheds some and it puts forth others; so is a generation of flesh and blood; one dies, and another is born.

19 All deeds decay and cease, and those who do them will pass away with them.

20 Happy are those who meditate on Wisdom and who reason intelligently.

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