Ben Sira 11:19-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 When they say: “I have found rest,(A)
now I will feast on my goods,”
They do not know how long it will be
till they die and leave them to others.[a]
20 My child, stand by your agreement and attend to it,
grow old while doing your work.
Footnotes
- 11:19 Cf. the parable of the rich man, Lk 12:16–21.
Sirach 11:19-20
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
19 when he says, “I have found rest,
and now I shall feast on my goods!”
he does not know how long it will be
until he leaves them to others and dies.
20 Stand by your agreement and attend to it,
and grow old in your work.
Sirach 11:19-20
Good News Translation
19 He says to himself,
Now I can finally sit back and enjoy what I have worked for. But he has no idea how long it will be before he must die and leave his wealth to others.
20 Stand by your duty and stick to it; grow old at your work.
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