Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad. Sirach 29:27The chief thing for man's life is water and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame. Sirach 29:28 Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house. 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. Sirach 29:31 He shall entertain and feed, and give drink to the unthankful, and moreover he shall hear bitter words. Context Sirach 29…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. 30It 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.… Cross References Sirach 29:27 The chief thing for man's life is water and bread, and clothing, and a house to cover shame. Sirach 29:28 Better is the poor man's fare under a roof of boards, than sumptuous cheer abroad in another man's house. 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. Sirach 29:31 He shall entertain and feed, and give drink to the unthankful, and moreover he shall hear bitter words. |
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