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Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:30-32
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:30-32
New Catholic Bible
30 With all your strength love your Maker,
and do not abandon his ministers.
31 Fear God and honor the priest,
and give him his portion[a] as you have been commanded:
the firstfruits, the guilt offering, and the shoulder of the sacrificial victim,
the sacrifice of sanctification and the firstfruits of holy things.
Let Your Generosity Extend to All[b]
32 Be generous in your gifts to the poor
so that your blessing may be complete.
Footnotes
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:31 His portion: the different gifts mentioned here are: the firstfruits (Num 18:11-18); the guilt offering (Lev 5:6); the shoulder of the sacrificial victim (Ex 29:27; Lev 7:32-33; Deut 18:3); and the sacrifice of sanctification (Lev 2:1-16).
- Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:32 The objects of generosity are the poor, the afflicted, the sick, and the dead: concern for burial (see Tob 1:17f; 2:1-7; 12:12) as well as prayers and sacrifices on their behalf (see 2 Mac 12:38-46).
