Sirach 7:31-33

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³¹Fear the Lord and honor the priest,
and give him his portion, as is commanded you:
the first fruits, the guilt offering, the gift of the shoulders,
the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of the holy things.

³²Stretch forth your hand to the poor,
so that your blessing may be complete.
³³Give graciously to all the living,
and withhold not kindness from the dead.

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