Ben Sira 35:12-14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
12 Give to the Most High as he has given to you,
generously, according to your means.
13 For he is a God who always repays
and will give back to you sevenfold.(A)
14 But offer no bribes; these he does not accept!
Ben Sira 35:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 He shows no partiality to the weak
but hears the grievance of the oppressed.[a]
17 He does not forsake the cry of the orphan,(A)
nor the widow when she pours out her complaint.
18 Do not the tears that stream down her cheek
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