Sirach 29:25-27

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

²⁵ A sinner that transgresseth the commandment of the Lord, shall fall into an evil suretyship: and he that undertaketh many things, shall fall into judgment.

²⁶ Recover thy neighbour according to thy power, and take heed to thyself that thou fall not.

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