¹⁷ Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,^(A)
    and he will reward them for what they have done.^(B)

¹³ Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
    will also cry out^(A) and not be answered.^(B)

⁹ The generous will themselves be blessed,^(A)
    for they share their food with the poor.^(B)

¹⁴ Like clouds and wind without rain
    is one who boasts of gifts never given.

²⁷ Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,^(A)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.^(B)

²³ An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

³¹ Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,^(A)
    but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.^(B)

¹⁵ All the days of the oppressed are wretched,
    but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.^(A)

⁸ Better a little with righteousness
    than much gain^(A) with injustice.^(B)

¹⁶ One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
    and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.