Wisdom of Ben Sira 31:22-24

New Catholic Bible

²² Listen to me, my child, and do not disregard me;
    eventually you will find that my advice is on the mark.
Be moderate^[a] in everything you do,
    and no illness will befall you.

²³ Much praise is given to the man who is liberal in serving food,
    and the testimony to his generosity is fulsome.
²⁴ The man who is miserly with food is denounced universally,
    and the testimony to his stingy nature is substantial.