Holy Scripture

Sirach 31:22

Source: Septuagint

Original

22He that taketh away his neighbor’s living slayeth him; And he that defraudeth the laborer his hire is a bloodshedder.

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20Whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor Doeth as one that killeth the son before his father’s eyes.

21The bread of the needy is their life: He that defraudeth him thereof is a man of blood.

— Sirach 31:22 —

23When one buildeth, and another pulleth down, What profit have they then but labor?

24When one prayeth, and another curseth, Whose voice will the Lord hear?

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