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Sirach 29:23-25
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23 Be content with little or much,
    and you will hear no reproach for being a guest.[a](A)
24 It is a miserable life to go from house to house;
    as a guest you should not open your mouth;(B)
25 you will play the host and provide drink without being thanked,
    and besides this you will hear rude words like these:

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  1. 29.23 Lat: Gk reproach from your family; other ancient authorities lack this line
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