Sirach 37:31
Good News Translation
Gluttony has been the death of many people. Avoid it and live longer.

New Revised Standard Version
Many have died of gluttony, but the one who guards against it prolongs his life.

Contemporary English Version
Be careful! Many have died young from overeating.

New American Bible
Through lack of self-control many have died, but the abstemious one prolongs life.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For all things are not expedient for all, and every kind pleaseth not every soul.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For all things are not expedient for all, and every kind pleaseth not every soul.

Sirach 37:29
A wise man shall inherit honour among his people, and his name shall live for ever.

Sirach 37:30
My son, prove thy soul in thy life: and if it be wicked, give it no power:

Sirach 37:32
Be not greedy in any feasting, and pour not out thyself upon any meat:

Sirach 37:33
For in many meats there will be sickness, and greediness will turn to choler.

Context
Sirach 37
30My son, prove thy soul in thy life: and if it be wicked, give it no power: 31For all things are not expedient for all, and every kind pleaseth not every soul. 32Be not greedy in any feasting, and pour not out thyself upon any meat:…
Cross References
Sirach 37:29
A wise man shall inherit honour among his people, and his name shall live for ever.

Sirach 37:30
My son, prove thy soul in thy life: and if it be wicked, give it no power:

Sirach 37:32
Be not greedy in any feasting, and pour not out thyself upon any meat:

Sirach 37:33
For in many meats there will be sickness, and greediness will turn to choler.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 37:30
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