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22 One’s almsgiving is like a signet ring with the Lord,[a]
    and he will keep a person’s kindness like the apple of his eye.[b]
23 Afterwards he will rise up and repay them,
    and he will bring their recompense on their heads.

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Footnotes

  1. Sirach 17:22 Gk him
  2. Sirach 17:22 Other ancient authorities add apportioning repentance to his sons and daughters

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