17 Be first to stop for manners’ sake. Don’t be insatiable, lest you offend. (WEB) 18 And if you sit among many, Don’t reach out your hand before them. (WEB) 19 How sufficient to a well-mannered man is a very little. He doesn’t breathe heavily in his bed. (WEB)
Sirach 31:17–19
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Sirach 31:11–13
11 His prosperity will be made sure. The congregation will proclaim his alms. (WEB) 12 Do you sit at a great table? Don’t be greedy there. Don’t say, “There is a lot of food on it!” (WEB) 13 Remember that a greedy eye is a wicked thing. What has been created more greedy than an eye… (WEB)
Sirach 32:8–10
8 Sum up your speech, many things in few words. Be as one who knows and yet holds his tongue. (WEB) 9 When among great men, don’t behave as their equal. When another is speaking, don’t babble. (WEB) 10 Lightning speeds before thunder. Approval goes before one who is modest. (WEB)
Sirach 33:28–30
28 Send him to labor, that he not be idle, for idleness teaches much mischief. (WEB) 29 Set him to work, as is fit for him. If he doesn’t obey, make his fetters heavy. (WEB) 30 Don’t be excessive toward any. Do nothing unjust. (WEB)
Sirach 37:28–30
28 For not all things are profitable for all men. Not every soul has pleasure in everything. (WEB) 29 Don’t be insatiable in any luxury. Don’t be greedy in the things that you eat. (WEB) 30 For overeating brings disease, and gluttony causes nausea. (WEB)
Sirach 29:7–9
7 Many on account of fraud have turned away. They are afraid of being defrauded for nothing. (WEB) 8 However be patient with a man in poor estate. Don’t keep him waiting for your alms. (WEB) 9 Help a poor man for the commandment’s sake. According to his need don’t send him empty… (WEB)
Sirach 5:11–13
11 Be swift to hear and answer with patience. (WEB) 12 If you have understanding, answer your neighbor; but if not, put your hand over your mouth. (WEB) 13 Glory and dishonor is in talk. A man’s tongue may be his downfall. (WEB)
Psalms 75:4–6
4 I say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn. 5 Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’” 6 For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert,
Sirach 13:8–10
8 Beware that you are not deceived and brought low in your enjoyment. (WEB) 9 If a mighty man invites you, be reserved, and he will invite you more. (WEB) 10 Don’t press him, lest you be thrust back. Don’t stand far off, lest you be forgotten. (WEB)
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