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Ben Sira 7:32-35
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Ben Sira 7:32-35
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
32 To the poor also extend your hand,
that your blessing may be complete.
33 Give your gift to all the living,
and do not withhold your kindness from the dead.[a]
34 Do not avoid those who weep,
but mourn with those who mourn.(A)
35 Do not hesitate to visit the sick,
because for such things you will be loved.(B)
Footnotes
- 7:33 This seems to refer to the observances ordained toward the dead, that is, proper mourning and burial. Cf. 2 Sm 21:12–14; Tb 1:17–18; 12:12.
Sirach 7:32-35
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Sirach 7:32-35
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
32 Stretch forth your hand to the poor,
so that your blessing may be complete.
33 Give graciously to all the living,
and withhold not kindness from the dead.
34 Do not fail those who weep,
but mourn with those who mourn.
35 Do not shrink from visiting a sick man,
because for such deeds you will be loved.
Sirach 7:32-35
Good News Translation
Sirach 7:32-35
Good News Translation
32 Give your help to the poor, and the Lord will give you his perfect blessing. 33 Be generous to every living soul, and be gracious to the memory of the dead. 34 Show sympathy to those who have lost a loved one, and mourn with them. 35 Do not hesitate to visit the sick. You will be loved for things like these.
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