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Ben Sira 31:15

Listen to Ben Sira 31:15
15 Be considerate of the other people at the table and treat them the way you want to be treated.

Ben Sira 31:15 In-Context

13 It is impolite to have a greedy eye; remember that. Nothing in creation is greedier than the eye; that is why it sheds tears so often.
14 Don't reach out for everything you see, and don't elbow people out of the way to get at the food.
15 Be considerate of the other people at the table and treat them the way you want to be treated.
16 When you get your food, eat it like a human being. Don't smack and slurp; nobody can stand that.
17 It's good manners to be the first to stop eating; stuffing yourself is offensive.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.

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