Holy Scripture
Sirach 31:20
A church father on this verse
“Let us first examine the vice considered the most attractive, that of a fine table. Tell me, then, of its time and for what part of the day it detains us: such a small part, in fact, that it is difficult even to calculate. From the moment one begins to feel full, pleasure ceases. And not only that, it ceases even earl…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
20Whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor Doeth as one that killeth the son before his father’s eyes.
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18He that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, his offering is ridiculous; And the gifts of unjust men are not accepted.
19The most High is not pleased with the offerings of the wicked; Neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifices.
— Sirach 31:20 —
21The bread of the needy is their life: He that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.
22He that taketh away his neighbor’s living slayeth him; And he that defraudeth the laborer his hire is a bloodshedder.