Ben Sira 51:24

24 Why do you say you are lacking in these things, and why are your souls very thirsty?

Ben Sira 51:24 In-Context

22 The Lord gave me a tongue as my reward, and I will praise him with it.

23 Draw near to me, you who are untaught, and lodge in my school.

24 Why do you say you are lacking in these things, and why are your souls very thirsty?

25 I opened my mouth and said, Get these things for yourselves without money.

26 Put your neck under the yoke, and let your souls receive instruction; it is to be found close by.