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Right Attitude toward Riches

31 Wakefulness over wealth wastes away one’s flesh,
    and anxiety about it removes sleep.
Wakeful anxiety prevents slumber,
    and a severe illness carries off sleep.[a]
The rich man toils as his wealth accumulates,
    and when he rests he fills himself with his dainties.

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Footnotes

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

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