Ben Sira 31:22

22 My child, if you listen to what I am saying and put it into practice, one of these days you will thank me for it. Be moderate in everything you do, and you will never get sick.

Ben Sira 31:22 In-Context

20 People who eat too much get stomach aches and cannot sleep. If you don't overeat, you can get a good night's sleep and wake up early the next morning feeling fine.
21 But if you do get a stomach ache from eating too much, go off and vomit and you will feel better.
22 My child, if you listen to what I am saying and put it into practice, one of these days you will thank me for it. Be moderate in everything you do, and you will never get sick.
23 People appreciate a generous host, and he deserves their praise.
24 But everybody in town will complain about a host who is stingy with food, and their complaints are justified.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Hebrew] moderate; [Greek] industrious.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.