Ben Sira 4:8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
8 Give a hearing to the poor,
and return their greeting with deference;
Sirach 4:8
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
8 Give a hearing to the poor,
and return their greeting politely.
Sirach 4:8
Good News Translation
8 Listen to what the poor have to say, and answer them politely.
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