A very little is sufficient for a man well nurtured; which verse expresses this?

• A. Sirach 31:19
• B. Sirach 40:23
• C. Sirach 37:29
• D. 2 Timothy 3:17

Answer: (A)

Moderation and contentment with what one has is the idea being tested. The line “A very little is sufficient for a man well nurtured” directly expresses that someone who is well cared for or trained in wisdom is satisfied with little. Sirach 31:19 presents this principle as practical guidance—the virtue of temperance and self-control that comes from good nurture means you don’t need abundance to feel complete. That direct expression makes it the best fit for the prompt. Other verses address different themes—being equipped for every good work, or discussing other aspects of wisdom and instruction—so they don’t convey the same statement about minimal needs for someone who is well nurtured.