Ben Sira 14:14-16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
14 Do not deprive yourself of good things now
or let a choice portion escape you.
15 Will you not leave your riches to others,
and your earnings to be divided by lot?
16 Give and take, treat yourself well,
for in Sheol there are no joys to seek.
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