Ben Sira 37:25-27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
25 The days of one’s life are numbered,
but the life of Israel, days without number.
26 One wise among the people wins a heritage of glory,
and his name lives on and on.(A)
27 My son, while you are well, govern your appetite,[a]
and see that you do not allow it what is bad for you.
Footnotes
- 37:27–31 Temperance and self-control should govern appetite for food, which is intended not to destroy but to preserve life.
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