Holy Scripture
Sirach 40:28
A church father on this verse
“The beggar begs because he lacks what is necessary and because he finds it impossible to procure these things in a dignified way. You might find in such a condition those who, so to speak, beg for saving remedies from the Greeks or from the barbarians who promise truth; they lack a dignified means, suitable for a bein…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
28My son, lead not a beggar’s life; For better it is to die than to beg.
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26Riches and strength lift up the heart: But the fear of the Lord is above them both: There is no want in the fear of the Lord, And it needeth not to seek help.
27The fear of the Lord is a fruitful garden, And covereth him above all glory.
— Sirach 40:28 —
29The life of him that dependeth on another man’s table is not to be counted for a life; For he polluteth himself with other men’s meat: But a wise man well nurtured will beware thereof.
30Begging is sweet in the mouth of the shameless: But in his belly there shall burn a fire.