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Sirach 31:1-5 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Sleeplessness over wealthmakes the body waste away,and anxiety about wealthkeeps sleep away.

2. Worrying will keep you awake,and serious illnesswill chase sleep away.

3. Rich people have workedto accumulate money,and when they rest,they fill themselves with their luxuries.

4. Poor people have workedto eke out a living,and when they rest,they become needy again.

5. Whoever loves gold won’t be declared just,and whoever pursues profitswill be led astray by them.

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