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    Do good to the humble, but do not give to the ungodly;
hold back their bread, and do not give it to them,
    for by means of it they might subdue you;
then you will receive twice as much evil
    for all the good you have done to them.
For the Most High also hates sinners
    and will inflict punishment on the ungodly.[a]
Give to the one who is good, but do not help the sinner.

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Footnotes

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

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