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Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:31-33
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom of Ben Sira 7:31-33
New Catholic Bible
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.
33 Let your generosity also extend to all the living,
and do not let your kindness be withheld even from the dead.
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).
