Ben Sira 34:25

25 The bread of the needy, is the life of the poor: he that defraudeth them thereof, is a man of blood.

Ben Sira 34:25 In-Context

23 The most High approveth not the gifts of the wicked: neither hath he respect to the oblations of the unjust, nor will he be pacified for sine by the multitude of their sacrifices.
24 He that offereth sacrifice of the goods of the poor, is as one that sacrificeth the son in the presence of his father.
25 The bread of the needy, is the life of the poor: he that defraudeth them thereof, is a man of blood.
26 He that taketh away the bread gotten by sweat, is like him that killeth his neighbour.
27 He that sheddeth blood, and he that defraudeth the labourer of his hire, are brothers.
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