What does Ben Sira really promise about ‘finding all you need’?

[jennifer_bloom]

Ben Sira say,

2 Lend to your neighbour in his time of need,
and pay back your neighbour in time.

3 Keep your promise and be honest with him,
and at all times you will find what you need.

And Jesus said, your biblical neighbour is the person who has your best interest at heart, and cares about aiding you and helping you, so if somebody does not have your best interest at heart, does not aid you, does not help you, and actually desires for you to fail or self-destruct, then they are not your neighbour by biblical standards, and you do not have an obligation to be honest with them, nor are you commanded to provide them with facts and details about your personal life, or your goals, or your job, or your network.

[Micheal6918]

Ben Sira does not promise that you'll always have wealth, comfort, or every desire fulfilled. Instead, he teaches that if you seek wisdom and live in reverence of God, you will find what you truly need for a good and meaningful life.