Sirach (Ecclesiasticus)

Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 31:3

ἐκοπίασε πλούσιος ἐν συναγωγῇ χρημάτων καὶ ἐν τῇ ἀναπαύσει ἐμπίπλαται τῶν τρυφημάτων αὐτοῦ.
King James Version (KJV)

The rich hath great labour in gathering riches together; and when he resteth, he is filled with his delicates.

Modern English

The rich man toils hard to gather wealth, and when he finally rests, he gorges himself on luxuries.

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