Sirach 29 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition（CEVDCI）

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24You will always be miserable

and will not dare say a word,

if you have to depend on others

for food and a place to sleep.

25You will become their servant,

and instead of thanking you,

they will say,

26“Stranger, set the table!”

Or, “I'm still hungry—

give me your food.”

27Finally they will tell you to leave

so they can give your room

to a relative

or some important guest.

28Such comments are insulting

to a sensitive person,

just like those of a lender

demanding payment of a loan.