24 It is a miserable life to go from house to house. Where you are a guest, you dare not open your mouth. (WEB) 25 You will entertain, serve drinks, and have no thanks. In addition to this, you will hear bitter words. (WEB) 26 “Come here, you sojourner, set a table, and if you have anything in your hand, feed me with it.” (WEB)
Sirach 29:24–26
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Proverbs 23:7–9
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Sirach 20:15–17
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