Sirach 34:26

26 Whoever takes away a neighbor's living commits murder,

Sirach 34:26 In-Context

24 Someone who brings a sacrifice that comes from the property of the needy is like someone who slaughters a son in the presence of his father.

25 The needy person's bread means life for that poor person; whoever withholds it is a murderer.

26 Whoever takes away a neighbor's living commits murder,

27 and whoever deprives a worker of wages sheds blood. and another tears down; what have they gained other than hard work?

28 One person builds,