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Sirach 31:1-4 World English Bible (WEB)

1. Wakefulness that comes of riches consumes the flesh, And the anxiety thereof puts away sleep.

2. Wakeful anxiety will crave slumber; And in a sore disease sleep will be broken.

3. A rich man toileth in gathering money together; And when he rests, he is filled with his good things.

4. A poor man toileth in lack of substance; And when he rests, he becomes needy.

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