Cross References Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house. Sirach 29:26 Recover thy neighbour according to thy power, and take heed to thyself that thou fall not. Sirach 29:27 The chief thing for man's life is water and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame. Sirach 29:29 Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad. Sirach 29:30 It is a miserable life to go as a guest from house to house: for where a man is a stranger, he shall not deal confidently, nor open his mouth. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house. Sirach 29:26Recover thy neighbour according to thy power, and take heed to thyself that thou fall not. Sirach 29:27 The chief thing for man's life is water and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame. Sirach 29:29 Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad. Sirach 29:30 It is a miserable life to go as a guest from house to house: for where a man is a stranger, he shall not deal confidently, nor open his mouth. Context Sirach 29…27The chief thing for man's life is water and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame. 28Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house. 29Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad.… |
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