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Give to the godly man, but do not help the sinner.
    Do good to the humble, but do not give to the ungodly;
hold back his bread, and do not give it to him,
    lest by means of it he subdue you;
for you will receive twice as much evil
    for all the good which you do to him.
For the Most High also hates sinners
    and will inflict punishment on the ungodly.[a]

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  1. Sirach 12:6 Other authorities add and he is keeping them for the mighty day of their punishment

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