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Wisdom of Ben Sira 29:19-21
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 29:19-21
New Catholic Bible
19 A sinner comes to grief through surety;
his headlong pursuit of profit will result in lawsuits.
20 Therefore, assist your neighbor according to your means,
but be careful not to fall yourself.
Rather Be Poor at Home than a Guest-Servant[a]
21 The basic necessities of life are water, bread, and clothing,
as well as a house to ensure privacy.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 29:21 The author does not like the obsequiousness of spongers and gives a lively critique of them.