Sirach 29:9-11

Good News Translation

⁹ The Lord has commanded us to help the poor; don't refuse them the help they need. ¹⁰ It is better to lose your money by helping a relative or a friend than to lose it by letting it rust away under a rock somewhere. ¹¹ Use your wealth as the Most High has commanded; this will do you more good than keeping your money for yourself.