Ben Sira 29:22

22 Better is the life of the poor under their own crude roof than sumptuous food in the house of others.

Ben Sira 29:22 In-Context

20 Assist your neighbor to the best of your ability, but be careful not to fall yourself.

21 The necessities of life are water, bread, and clothing, and also a house to assure privacy.

22 Better is the life of the poor under their own crude roof than sumptuous food in the house of others.

23 Be content with little or much, and you will hear no reproach for being a guest.

24 It is a miserable life to go from house to house; as a guest you should not open your mouth;