Ben Sira 40:26-28
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
26 Wealth and vigor make the heart exult,
but better than either, fear of God.
In the fear of the Lord there is no want;
whoever has it need seek no other support.
27 The fear of God is a paradise of blessings;
its canopy is over all that is glorious.(A)
28 My son, do not live the life of a beggar;[a]
better to die than to beg.
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