Verse (Click for Chapter) Douay-Rheims Bible Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad. Sirach 29:27The 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. |