Sirach 31:22-24

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²² Listen to me, my child, and do not disregard me,
    and in the end you will appreciate my words.
In everything you do be moderate,^[a]
    and no sickness will overtake you.
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)