Ben Sira 10:27

27 It is better to work and have more than you need than to go around boasting but hungry.

Ben Sira 10:27 In-Context

25 A slave who is wise will have free citizens serving him; and if they are sensible, they will not resent it.

26 When you do your work, don't make a show of your skill, and don't try to put on a show when you are in trouble.

27 It is better to work and have more than you need than to go around boasting but hungry.

28 My child, keep your self-respect, but remain modest. Value yourself at your true worth.

29 There is no excuse for a person to run himself down. No one respects a person who has no respect for himself.