Ben Sira 40:29

29 When one looks to the table of another, one's way of life cannot be considered a life. One loses self-respect with another person's food, but one who is intelligent and well instructed guards against that.

Ben Sira 40:29 In-Context

27 The fear of the Lord is like a garden of blessing, and covers a person better than any glory.

28 My child, do not lead the life of a beggar; it is better to die than to beg.

29 When one looks to the table of another, one's way of life cannot be considered a life. One loses self-respect with another person's food, but one who is intelligent and well instructed guards against that.

30 In the mouth of the shameless begging is sweet, but it kindles a fire inside him.