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Sirach 31:1-3
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Sirach 31:1-3
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Right Attitude towards Riches
31 Wakefulness over wealth wastes away one’s flesh,
and anxiety about it drives away sleep.
2 Wakeful anxiety prevents slumber,
and a severe illness carries off sleep.[a]
3 The rich person toils to amass a fortune,
and when he rests he fills himself with his dainties.
Footnotes
- Sirach 31:2 Other ancient authorities read sleep carries off a severe illness
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