20 Mercy is as welcome in the time of his affliction, as clouds of rain in the time of drought. (WEB)
Sirach 35:20
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2 Enoch 51:2–4
2 Hide not your silver in the earth. (2EN) 3 Help the faithful man in affliction, and affliction will not find you in the time of your trouble. (2EN) 4 And every grievous and cruel yoke that come upon you bear all for the sake of the Lord, and thus you will find your reward in t… (2EN)
Sirach 40:16–18
16 The reeds by every water or river bank will be plucked up before all grass. (WEB) 17 Kindness is like a garden of blessings. Almsgiving endures forever. (WEB) 18 The life of one who labors and is content will be made sweet. He who finds a treasure is better than both. (WEB)
Testament of Zebulun 2:20–22
20 Because also in, the last days God will send His compassion on the earth, and wheresoever He findeth bowels of mercy He dwelleth in him. (T12) 21 For in the degree in which a man hath compassion upon his neighbours, in the same degree hath the Lord also upon him. (T12) 22 And wh… (T12)
Sirach 3:14–16
14 For the kindness to your father will not be forgotten. Instead of sins it will be added to build you up. (WEB) 15 In the day of your affliction it will be remembered for you, as fair weather upon ice, so your sins will also melt away. (WEB) 16 He who forsakes his father is as a… (WEB)
Sirach 40:23–25
23 A friend and a companion is always welcome, and a wife with her husband is better than both. (WEB) 24 Relatives and helpers are for a time of affliction, but almsgiving rescues better than both. (WEB) 25 Gold and silver will make the foot stand sure, and counsel is esteemed bett… (WEB)
Matthew 5:6–8
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
James 2:12–14
12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom. 13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. 14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has n…
Sirach 16:11–13
11 Even if there is one stiff-necked person, it is a marvel if he will be unpunished; for mercy and wrath are both with him who is mighty to forgive, and he pours out wrath. (WEB) 12 As his mercy is great, so is his correction also. He judges a man according to his works. (WEB) 13 … (WEB)
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