Sirach 4:3
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Don’t trouble an angry person, and don’t put off giving to the needy.
Afflict not the heart of the needy, and defer not to give to him that is in distress.
Don't add to the troubles of someone who is already desperate. If he is in need, don't put off giving to him.
Do not aggravate a heart already angry, nor delay giving to the needy.
Do not add to the problems of those who are desperate, or keep them waiting for your charity.
Do not add to the troubles of the desperate, or delay giving to the needy.
Do not add to the troubles of the desperate, or delay giving to the needy.
Do not add to the troubles of the desperate, or delay giving to the needy.
Do not add to the troubles of the angry or delay giving to the needy.
Do not add to the troubles of an angry mind, nor delay your gift to a beggar.
Do not add to the troubles of an angry mind, nor delay your gift to a beggar.
Torment thou not the heart of a needy man, and tarry thou not the gift to a man that is set in anguish. [The heart of the helpless not torment thou, and draw thou not along (a) gift to the man put in straits.]
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