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Ben Sira 29:22-23
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 29:22-23
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
22 Better is the life of the poor under the shadow of their own roof
than sumptuous banquets among strangers.(A)
23 Whether little or much, be content with what you have:
then you will hear no reproach as a parasite.
New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
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