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Sirach 31:5 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" He who loves gold won’t be justified. He who follows destruction will himself have his fill of it. "

Sirach 31:5

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3 A rich man toils in gathering money together. When he rests, he is filled with his good things.

4 A poor man toils in lack of substance. When he rests, he becomes needy.

5 He who loves gold won’t be justified. He who follows destruction will himself have his fill of it.

6 Many have been given over to ruin for the sake of gold. Their destruction meets them face to face.

7 It is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice to it. Every fool will be taken by it.

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Sirach 31:1

"Wakefulness that comes from riches consumes the flesh, and anxiety about it takes away sleep."

Sirach 31:2

"Wakeful anxiety will crave slumber. In a severe disease, sleep will be broken."

Sirach 31:3

"A rich man toils in gathering money together. When he rests, he is filled with his good things."

Sirach 31:4

"A poor man toils in lack of substance. When he rests, he becomes needy."

Sirach 31:6

"Many have been given over to ruin for the sake of gold. Their destruction meets them face to face."

Sirach 31:7

"It is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice to it. Every fool will be taken by it."

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