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Wakeful anxiety prevents slumber,
    and a severe illness carries off sleep.[a]
The rich man toils as his wealth accumulates,
    and when he rests he fills himself with his dainties.
The poor man toils as his livelihood diminishes,
    and when he rests he becomes needy.

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  1. Sirach 31:2 Other authorities read sleep carries off a severe illness

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