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Ben Sira 29:12-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 29:12-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
12 [a]Store up almsgiving in your treasury,
and it will save you from every evil.
13 Better than a mighty shield and a sturdy spear
it will fight for you against the enemy.
Footnotes
- 29:12–13 In Ben Sira’s day, almsgiving and righteousness were practically identified.
Sirach 29:12-13
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Sirach 29:12-13
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
12 Store up almsgiving in your treasury,
and it will rescue you from every disaster;
13 better than a stout shield and a sturdy spear,
it will fight for you against the enemy.
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