Ben Sira 34:25

25 The bread of the needy is the life of the poor; whoever deprives them of it is a murderer.

Ben Sira 34:25 In-Context

23 The Most High is not pleased with the offerings of the ungodly, nor for a multitude of sacrifices does he forgive sins.

24 Like one who kills a son before his father's eyes is the person who offers a sacrifice from the property of the poor.

25 The bread of the needy is the life of the poor; whoever deprives them of it is a murderer.

26 To take away a neighbor's living is to commit murder;

27 to deprive an employee of wages is to shed blood.