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Ben Sira 18
Ben Sira 18:26-32
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Ben Sira 18:26-32
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26
From morning to evening conditions change, and all things move swiftly before the Lord.
27
A wise man is cautious in everything, and in days of sin he guards against wrongdoing.
28
Every intelligent man knows wisdom, and he praises the one who finds her.
29
Those who understand sayings become skilled themselves, and pour forth apt proverbs.
30
Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites.
31
If you allow your soul to take pleasure in base desire, it will make you the laughingstock of your enemies.
32
Do not revel in great luxury, lest you become impoverished by its expense.
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Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.