Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Watching for riches consumeth the flesh, and the thought thereof driveth away sleep. Sirach 30:26Envy and anger shorten a man's days, and pensiveness will bring old age before the time. Sirach 30:27 A cheerful and good heart is always feasting: for his banquets are prepared with diligence. Sirach 31:2 The thinking beforehand turneth away the understanding, and a grievous sickness maketh the soul sober. Sirach 31:3 The rich man hath laboured in gathering riches together, and when he resteth he shall be filled with his goods. Context Sirach 31… 1Watching for riches consumeth the flesh, and the thought thereof driveth away sleep. 2The thinking beforehand turneth away the understanding, and a grievous sickness maketh the soul sober.… Cross References Sirach 30:26 Envy and anger shorten a man's days, and pensiveness will bring old age before the time. Sirach 30:27 A cheerful and good heart is always feasting: for his banquets are prepared with diligence. Sirach 31:2 The thinking beforehand turneth away the understanding, and a grievous sickness maketh the soul sober. Sirach 31:3 The rich man hath laboured in gathering riches together, and when he resteth he shall be filled with his goods. |
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