Sirach 31:17

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 31:17 (WEB)
Be first to stop for manners’ sake. Don’t be insatiable, lest you offend.

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Clement of Alexandria, The Instructor II.7Book II
“Be the first to stop for the sake of regimen; and, if seated in the midst of several people, do not stretch out your hand before them.”” — editor's note: Ecclus. xxxi. 16–18.
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