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Ben Sira 31:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 31:1-2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Chapter 31
The Proper Attitude Toward Riches[a]
1 Wakefulness over wealth wastes away the flesh,
and anxiety over it drives away sleep.
2 Wakeful anxiety banishes slumber;
more than a serious illness it disturbs repose.
Footnotes
- 31:1–11 Solicitude for acquiring wealth and anxiety over preserving it disturb repose and easily lead to sin and ruin (vv. 1–7). Cf. Mt 6:25–34. The rich who have not sinned or been seduced by wealth are worthy of highest praise (vv. 8–11).
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