Ecclesiasticus 31:16

Eat as it becometh a man, those things which are set before thee; and devour note, lest thou be hated.

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Overview of Ecclesiasticus 31:16

Summary

Eat appropriately without excessive consumption or rudeness

Place

Feast table

Event

Teaching proper eating behavior

Estimated Time Period

c. 200 BC