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• And they ate until they were greatly satisfied, and he brought to them according to their desires. (Psalms 77, 29)

• And so, I sent them away, according to the desires of their heart. They will go forth according to their own inventions. (Psalms 80, 13)

• The soul of the impious desires evil; he will not take pity on his neighbor. (Proverbs 21, 10)

• Desires kill the lazy, for his hands are not willing to work at all. (Proverbs 21, 25)

• He covets and desires all day long. But whoever is just shall distribute and shall not cease. (Proverbs 21, 26)

• It is a man to whom God has given wealth, and resources, and honor; and out of all that he desires, nothing is lacking to his life; yet God does not grant him the ability to consume these things, but instead a man who is a stranger will devour them. This is emptiness and a great misfortune. (Ecclesiastes 6, 2)

• And if one desires a multitude of knowledge, she knows the past and forecasts the future; she knows the subtleties of conversation and the response to arguments; she understands the signs and portents, before the events take place, events both of the present time and of future ages. (Wisdom of Solomon 8, 8)

• You should not pursue, in your strength, the desires of your heart. (Ecclesiasticus 5, 2)

• You should not look with favor on a woman with many desires, lest perhaps you may fall into her traps. (Ecclesiasticus 9, 3)

• You should not go after your desires; instead, turn away from your own will. (Ecclesiasticus 18, 30)

• If you offer your desires to your soul, this will cause you to become a joy to your enemies. (Ecclesiasticus 18, 31)

• And a man who is wicked in the desires of his flesh will not desist until he has kindled a fire. (Ecclesiasticus 23, 23)