15 Don’t the tears of the widow run down her cheek? Isn’t her cry against him who has caused them to fall? (WEB) 16 He who serves God according to his good pleasure will be accepted. His supplication will reach to the clouds. (WEB) 17 The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds. until it comes near, he will not be comforted. He won’t depart until the Most High visits and he judges righteously and executes judgment. (WEB)
Sirach 35:15–17
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Sirach 21:4–6
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Job 35:12–14
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Job 33:25–27
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Job 34:27–29
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Psalms 9:11–13
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Sirach 7:8–10
8 Don’t commit a sin twice, for even in one you will not be unpunished. (WEB) 9 Don’t say, “He will look upon the multitude of my gifts. When I make an offering to the Most High God, he will accept it.” (WEB) 10 Don’t be faint-hearted in your prayer. Don’t neglect to give alms. (WEB)
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