Sirach 40:26-28

Common English Bible

²⁶ Money and strength will lift up
one’s heart,
    but fearing the Lord is better than both.
If you fear the Lord,
you’ll lack nothing;
    if you have it,
    there’s no reason to look for help.
²⁷ Fear of the Lord
is like an orchard of blessing,
    and it covers a person
    more fully than any glory.

²⁸ My child, don’t live the life of a beggar;
    it’s better to die than to beg.