Sirach 31:13
Good News Translation
It is impolite to have a greedy eye; remember that. Nothing in creation is greedier than the eye; that is why it sheds tears so often.

New Revised Standard Version
Remember that a greedy eye is a bad thing. What has been created more greedy than the eye? Therefore it sheds tears for any reason.

Contemporary English Version
Some people's eyes want everything they see. Is anything more evil? Such eyes will have plenty of tears.

New American Bible
Remember that the greedy eye is evil. What has been created more greedy than the eye? Therefore, it weeps for any cause.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Say not: There are many things which are upon it.

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Say not: There are many things which are upon it.

Sirach 31:11
Therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the church of the saints shall declare his alms.

Sirach 31:12
Art thou set at a great table? be not the first to open thy mouth upon it.

Sirach 31:14
Remember that a wicked eye is evil.

Sirach 31:15
What is created more wicked than an eye? therefore shall it weep over all the face when it shall see.

Context
Sirach 31
12Art thou set at a great table? be not the first to open thy mouth upon it. 13Say not: There are many things which are upon it. 14Remember that a wicked eye is evil.…
Cross References
Sirach 31:11
Therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the church of the saints shall declare his alms.

Sirach 31:12
Art thou set at a great table? be not the first to open thy mouth upon it.

Sirach 31:14
Remember that a wicked eye is evil.

Sirach 31:15
What is created more wicked than an eye? therefore shall it weep over all the face when it shall see.



(Sir. Si Ecclesiasticus eccles eccl)

Sirach 31:12
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