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Ecclesiasticus 18:29-33 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

29. They 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.

30. Go not after thy lusts, but turn away from thy own will.

31. If thou give to thy soul her desires, she will make thee a joy to thy enemies.

32. Take no pleasure in riotous assemblies, be they ever so small: for their concertation is continual.

33. Make 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.

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