Sirach 40:32LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 32 of 32

"Begging will be sweet in the mouth of the unwise, but in his belly there shall burn a fire."
— Sirach 40:32

In context

30The life of him that looketh toward another man’s table is not to be counted a life: for he feedeth his soul with another man’s meat.

31But a man, well instructed and taught, will look to himself.

32Begging will be sweet in the mouth of the unwise, but in his belly there shall burn a fire.