“People bless
The one who is liberal
With food.
Their testimony
To his generosity
Is trustworthy.
The city complains about
The one who is stingy
With food.
Their testimony
To his stinginess
Is accurate.”
Sirach believes that how you use food is important. If you are liberal with your food, you will be blessed with trustworthy testimonies to your generosity. However, if you are stingy with your food, the city will accurately complain about it.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 