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Sirach 40:26-28
Revised Standard Version
Sirach 40:26-28
Revised Standard Version
26 Riches and strength lift up the heart,
but the fear of the Lord is better than both.
There is no loss 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 man[a] better than any glory.
The Disgrace of Begging
28 My son, do not lead the life of a beggar;
it is better to die than to beg.
Footnotes
- Sirach 40:27 Gk him
Revised Standard Version (RSV)
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