The Miser Who Hoards Wealth but Never Lives

Ben Sira 30:25

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

So whoso hath wealth, And enjoyeth not of his substance (?).

With his eye..... As an eunuch (?) embraceth a maiden and groaneth.

So is he that doeth judgement with violence (?). So is an eunuch (?) that lieth with a virgin. And the Lord requireth at his hand.

Give not thy soul to sorrow; And stumble not by thine iniquity (M counsel).

Joy of heart, that is the life of a man; And a man's cheerfulness lengthens his days (G).

Rejoice thy soul, and make thine heart joyful (?); And put vexation far from thee:

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Soul Joy Humor Adam Eve Heresy

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