Holy Scripture
Sirach 29:24
Source: Septuagint
Original
24For it is a miserable life to go from house to house: For where thou art a stranger, thou darest not open thy mouth.
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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,
— Sirach 29:24 —
25Thou shalt entertain, and feast, and have no thanks: Moreover thou shalt hear bitter words:
26Come, thou stranger, and furnish a table, And feed me of that thou hast ready.