Sirach 30 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

Sirach 30Concerning Children

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so that you may not be offended by his shamelessness.

14 than countless riches.

16There is no wealth better than health of body

and no gladness above joy of heart.

17 than chronic sickness.

Concerning Foods

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21 and take comfort,

and remove sorrow far from you,

for sorrow has destroyed many,

and no advantage ever comes from it.

24 Prov 14.30 Jealousy and anger shorten life,

and anxiety brings on premature old age.

25 Eccl 8.15; 9.7 Those who are cheerful and merry at table

will benefit from their food.