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Sirach 31:4
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4The poor laboureth in his poor estate; and when he leaveth off, he is still needy.
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2Watching care will not let a man slumber, as a sore disease breaketh sleep,
3The rich hath great labour in gathering riches together; and when he resteth, he is filled with his delicates.
— Sirach 31:4 —
5He that loveth gold shall not be justified, and he that followeth corruption shall have enough thereof.
6Gold hath been the ruin of many, and their destruction was present.