Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 14:16

δὸς καὶ λάβε καὶ ἀπάτησον τὴν ψυχήν σου, ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν ἐν ᾅδου ζητῆσαι τρυφήν.
King James Version (KJV)

Give, and take, and sanctify thy soul; for there is no seeking of dainties in the grave.

Modern English

Give and receive, and look after your soul, for there is no enjoying fine things in the grave.

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