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Ben Sira 31:13

Listen to Ben Sira 31:13
13 Remember that a greedy eye is a bad thing. What has been created more greedy than the eye? Therefore it sheds tears for any reason.

Ben Sira 31:13 In-Context

11 His prosperity will be established, and the assembly will proclaim his acts of charity.
12 Are you seated at the table of the great? Do not be greedy at it, and do not say, "How much food there is here!"
13 Remember that a greedy eye is a bad thing. What has been created more greedy than the eye? Therefore it sheds tears for any reason.
14 Do not reach out your hand for everything you see, and do not crowd your neighbor at the dish.
15 Judge your neighbor's feelings by your own, and in every matter be thoughtful.

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