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
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.
Sirach 29:12-13
Good News Translation
12 Count among your treasures the fact that you give to the poor. It will save you from all kinds of trouble 13 and will be a better defense against your enemies than the strongest shield or stoutest spear.
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