Sirach 31:1-2

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Right Attitude toward Riches

31 Wakefulness over wealth wastes away one’s flesh,
and anxiety about it removes sleep.
²Wakeful anxiety prevents slumber,
and a severe illness carries off sleep.^[a]

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Sirach 31:2 Other authorities read sleep carries off a severe illness

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