Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself, and wanteth bread.
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Sirach 10:27
Better is he who labors and abounds in all things, than he who boasts and lacks bread.
Parallel Translations
Better is he that labores, and abounds in all things, than he that boasts himself, and lacks bread.
Better is he that laboureth, and aboundeth in all things, than he that boasteth himself, and wanteth bread.
Seke not excuses when thou shuldest do thy worke , nether be ashamed thereof through pride in the time of aduersitie.