Holy Scripture
Sirach 34:10
A church father on this verse
“"And lead us not into temptation," Lord. Does the Lord perhaps teach us to pray that we will never be tempted? Why does he say elsewhere, "The person who has not been tempted is not proven," and again, "Consider it supreme joy, brothers and sisters, when you fall into various temptations." But to enter into temptation…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
10Who hath been tried thereby, and found perfect? Then let him glory. Who might offend, and hath not offended? Or done evil, and hath not done it?
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8Blessed is the rich that is found without blemish, And hath not gone after gold.
9Who is he? and we will call him blessed: For wonderful things hath he done among his people.
— Sirach 34:10 —
11His goods shall be established, And the congregation shall declare his alms.
12If thou sit at a bountiful table, Be not greedy upon it, And say not, There is much meat on it.