New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ben Sira 31:18-21 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

18. If there are many with you at table,do not be the first to stretch out your hand.

19. Does not a little suffice for a well-bred person?When he lies down, he does not wheeze.

20. Moderate eating ensures sound slumberand a clear mind on rising the next day.The distress of sleeplessness and of nauseaand colic are with the glutton!

21. Should you have eaten too much,get up to vomit and you will have relief.