Sirach 29:31LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 31 of 34

"He shall entertain and feed, and give drink to the unthankful, and moreover he shall hear bitter words."
Sirach 29:31

In context

29Be contented with little instead of much, and thou shalt not hear the reproach of going abroad.

30It is a miserable life to go as a guest from house to house: for where a man is a stranger, he shall not deal confidently, nor open his mouth.

31He shall entertain and feed, and give drink to the unthankful, and moreover he shall hear bitter words.

32Go, stranger, and furnish the table, and give others to eat what thou hast in thy hand.

33Give place to the honourable presence of my friends: for I want my house, my brother being to be lodged with me.

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