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10 Envious people are even begrudging
when it comes to bread,
    and it’s lacking on their table.

11 My child, treat yourself well
according to what you have,
    and bring offerings to the Lord
    that are worthy.
12 Remember that death won’t delay,
    and the decree of the grave[a]
    hasn’t been shown to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 14:12 LXX Hades; Heb Sheol

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