10 Lose your money for a brother and a friend. Don’t let it rust under a stone and be lost. (WEB) 11 Allocate your treasure according to the commandments of the Most High and it will profit you more than gold. (WEB) 12 Store up almsgiving in your store-chambers and it will deliver you out of all affliction. (WEB)
Sirach 29:10–12
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