Ben Sira 29:22

22 Better is the life of a poor man in a mean cottage, than delicate fare in another man's house.

Ben Sira 29:22 In-Context

20 Help thy neighbor according to thy power, and beware that thou thyself fall not into the same.

21 The chief thing for life is water and bread and clothing, and a house to cover shame.

22 Better is the life of a poor man in a mean cottage, than delicate fare in another man's house.

23 Be it little or much, hold thee contented, that thou hear not the reproach of thy house.

24 For it is a miserable life to go from house to house; for where thou art a stranger, thou darest not open thy mouth.