Sirach 31:23-25

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²³Men will praise the one who is liberal with food,
and their testimony to his excellence is trustworthy.
²⁴The city will complain of the one who is niggardly with food,
and their testimony to his niggardliness is accurate.

Temperance in Drinking Wine

²⁵Do not aim to be valiant over wine,
for wine has destroyed many.

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