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10 When we look at the wise, they die;
    fool and dolt perish together
    and leave their wealth to others.(A)

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10 For all can see that the wise die,(A)
    that the foolish and the senseless(B) also perish,
    leaving their wealth(C) to others.(D)

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What they deny themselves they collect for others,
    and others will live in luxury on their goods.(A)

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'Sirach 14:4' not found for the version: New International Version.

15 Will you not leave the fruit of your labors to another,
    and what you acquired by toil to be divided by lot?(A)

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'Sirach 14:15' not found for the version: New International Version.

Rich people toil to amass possessions,
    and when they rest, they fill themselves with their delicacies.(A)

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'Sirach 31:3' not found for the version: New International Version.

19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’(A)

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19 And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’

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