Sirach 29:29
Douay-Rheims Bible
Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad.
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Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad.

Sirach 29:27
The chief thing for man's life is water and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame.

Sirach 29:28
Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house.

Sirach 29:30
It is a miserable life to go as a guest from house to house: for where a man is a stranger, he shall not deal confidently, nor open his mouth.

Sirach 29:31
He shall entertain and feed, and give drink to the unthankful, and moreover he shall hear bitter words.

Context
Sirach 29
28Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house. 29Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad. 30It is a miserable life to go as a guest from house to house: for where a man is a stranger, he shall not deal confidently, nor open his mouth.…
Cross References
Sirach 29:27
The chief thing for man's life is water and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame.

Sirach 29:28
Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house.

Sirach 29:30
It is a miserable life to go as a guest from house to house: for where a man is a stranger, he shall not deal confidently, nor open his mouth.

Sirach 29:31
He shall entertain and feed, and give drink to the unthankful, and moreover he shall hear bitter words.



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Sirach 29:28
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