Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Gluttony has been the death of many people. Avoid it and live longer. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge For all things are not expedient for all, and every kind pleaseth not every soul. Sirach 37:29A 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. |