Sirach 18:31LXX
Bibbia Ortodossa · LXX · Versetto 31 di 33
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"If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies."
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29They that were of good understanding in words, have also done wisely themselves: and have understood truth and justice, and have poured forth proverbs and judgments.
30Go not after thy lusts, but turn away from thy own will.
31If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies.
32Take no pleasure in riotous assemblies, be they ever so small: for their concertation is continual.
33Make not thyself poor by borrowing to contribute to feasts when thou hast nothing in thy purse: for thou shalt be an enemy to thy own life.