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Ben Sira 31
Ben Sira 31:1-9
Ben Sira 31
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Ben Sira 31:1-9
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1
Wakefulness over wealth wastes away one's flesh, and anxiety about it removes sleep.
2
Wakeful anxiety prevents slumber, and a severe illness carries off sleep.
3
The rich man toils as his wealth accumulates, and when he rests he fills himself with his dainties.
4
The poor man toils as his livelihood diminishes, and when he rests he becomes needy.
5
He who loves gold will not be justified, and he who pursues money will be led astray by it.
6
Many have come to ruin because of gold, and their destruction has met them face to face.
7
It is a stumbling block to those who are devoted to it, and every fool will be taken captive by it.
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Blessed is the rich man who is found blameless, and who does not go after gold.
9
Who is he? And we will call him blessed, for he has done wonderful things among his people.
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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.