Sirach 40:26-28

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

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.

²⁸ My son, do not lead the life of a beggar;
    it is better to die than to beg.