Holy Scripture
Sirach 29:21
Source: Septuagint
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21The chief thing for life is water, and bread, And clothing, and a house to cover shame.
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19A wicked man transgressing the commandments of the Lord shall fall into suretyship: And he that undertaketh and followeth other men’s business for gain shall fall into suits.
20Help thy neighbor according to thy power, And beware that thou thyself fall not into the same.
— Sirach 29:21 —
22Better is the life of a poor man in a mean cottage, Than delicate fare in another man’s house.
23Be it little or much, hold thee contented,