Sirach 4:4-6

Common English Bible

⁴ Don’t keep rejecting the plea
of someone in distress,
    and don’t turn your face
    away from the poor.
⁵ Don’t turn your
eyes away from someone begging,
    and don’t give anyone an opportunity
    to curse you.
⁶ If some curse you
in their bitter circumstances,
    the one who made them
    will hear their prayer.