Font Size
Sirach 40:26-28
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Sirach 40:26-28
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
26 Riches and strength build up confidence,
but the fear of the Lord is better than either.
There is no want in the fear of the Lord,
and with it there is no need to seek for help.
27 The fear of the Lord is like a garden of blessing,
and covers a person better than any glory.
The Disgrace of Begging
28 My child, do not lead the life of a beggar;
it is better to die than to beg.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Bible Gateway Recommends
![NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--hardcover](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/web/f108/337125.jpg)
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)
![The Catholic Faith & Family Bible, NRSV Catholic Edition](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/cbd/f108/496264.jpg)
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $35.99
Save: $4.00 (10%)
![NRSV Single-Column Reference Bible, Comfort Print--premium goatskin leather, black, Premier Collection](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/web/f108/454939.jpg)
Retail: $199.99
Our Price: $93.99
Save: $106.00 (53%)
![5.0 of 5.0 stars](/assets/images/merch/stars50.png?7668a670)
![NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Royal Poinciana--Softcover](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/web/f108/337194.jpg)
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $8.00 (32%)
![NRSV Catholic Bible, Large Print, Comfort Print, Leathersoft, Black](https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/web/f108/230434.jpg)
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $34.08
Save: $25.91 (43%)
![5.0 of 5.0 stars](/assets/images/merch/stars50.png?7668a670)