Holy Scripture
Sirach 18:30
A church father on this verse
“"For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you would." Here some level the charge that the apostle has divided the human being into two parts, making it seem as though human beings are co…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
30Go not after thy lusts, But refrain thyself from thine appetites.
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28Every man of understanding knoweth wisdom, And will give praise unto him that found her.
29They that had understanding in sayings became also wise themselves, And poured forth exquisite parables.
— Sirach 18:30 —
31If thou givest thy soul the desires that please her, She will make thee a laughingstock to thine enemies that malign thee.
32Take not pleasure in much good cheer, Neither be tied to the expense thereof.