Sirach 29:26-28

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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.

²⁸ Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house.