Sirach 12:3
Revised Standard Version
3 No good will come to the man who persists in evil
or to him who does not give alms.
Sirach 17:22
Revised Standard Version
22 A man’s almsgiving is like a signet with the Lord,[a]
and he will keep a person’s kindness like the apple of his eye.
Footnotes
- Sirach 17:22 Gk him
Sirach 35:1-11
Revised Standard Version
The Law and Sacrifices
35 He who keeps the law makes many offerings;
he who heeds the commandments sacrifices a peace offering.
2 He who returns a kindness offers fine flour,
and he who gives alms sacrifices a thank offering.
3 To keep from wickedness is pleasing to the Lord,
and to forsake unrighteousness is atonement.
4 Do not appear before the Lord empty-handed,
5 for all these things are to be done because of the commandment.
6 The offering of a righteous man anoints the altar,
and its pleasing odor rises before the Most High.
7 The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable,
and the memory of it will not be forgotten.
8 Glorify the Lord generously,
and do not stint the first fruits of your hands.
9 With every gift show a cheerful face,
and dedicate your tithe with gladness.
10 Give to the Most High as he has given,
and as generously as your hand has found.
11 For the Lord is the one who repays,
and he will repay you sevenfold.
Sirach 40:24
Revised Standard Version
24 Brothers and help are for a time of trouble,
but almsgiving rescues better than both.
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