Ben Sira 35:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 Do not trust in sacrifice of the fruits of extortion,(A)
For he is a God of justice,
who shows no partiality.(B)
16 He shows no partiality to the weak
but hears the grievance of the oppressed.[a]
17 He does not forsake the cry of the orphan,(C)
nor the widow when she pours out her complaint.
Ben Sira 35:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 Do not trust in sacrifice of the fruits of extortion,(A)
For he is a God of justice,
who shows no partiality.(B)
16 He shows no partiality to the weak
but hears the grievance of the oppressed.[a]
17 He does not forsake the cry of the orphan,(C)
nor the widow when she pours out her complaint.
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