Sirach 31:23-25

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²³ People bless those who are liberal with food,
    and the testimony to their generosity is trustworthy.^(A)
24 The city complains of those who are stingy with food,
    and the testimony to their stinginess is accurate.^(B)

²⁵ Do not try to prove your strength by wine-drinking,
    for wine has destroyed many.^(C)