Ben Sira 10:27
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
27 Better the worker who has goods in plenty
than the boaster who has no food.(A)
Sirach 10:27
Good News Translation
27 It is better to work and have more than you need than to go around boasting but hungry.
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Sirach 10:27
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
27 Better is the worker who has goods in plenty
than the boaster who lacks bread.
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