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Sirach 31:14-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 31:14-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 Do not reach out your hand for everything you see,
and do not crowd your neighbor[a] at the dish.(A)
15 Judge your neighbor’s feelings by your own,
and in every matter be thoughtful.(B)
16 Eat what is set before you like a well brought-up person,[b]
and do not chew greedily, or you will be despised.(C)
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