16 Reward those who wait for you, and men will put their trust in your prophets. (WEB) 17 Listen, O Lord, to the prayer of your servants, according to the blessing of Aaron concerning your people; and all those who are on the earth will know that you are the Lord, the eternal God. (WEB) 18 The belly will eat any food, but one food is better than another. (WEB)
Sirach 36:16–18
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Psalms 65:1–3
1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled. 2 O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You. 3 When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.
Psalms 145:14–16
14 The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. 16 You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Sirach 2:7–9
7 All you who fear the Lord, wait for his mercy. Don’t turn aside, lest you fall. (WEB) 8 All you who fear the Lord, put your trust in him, and your reward will not fail. (WEB) 9 All you who fear the Lord, hope for good things, and for eternal gladness and mercy. (WEB)
Psalms of Solomon 5:9–11
9 Birds and fish dost Thou nourish, In that Thou givest rain to the steppes that green grass may spring up, So to prepare fodder in the steppe for every living thing; (PSS) 10 And if they hunger, unto Thee do they lift up their face. (PSS) 11 Kings and rulers and peoples Thou dost… (PSS)
2 Maccabees 1:4–6
4 May God open your heart to his law and his statutes, and make peace, (WEB) 5 and listen to your requests, and be reconciled with you, and not forsake you in an evil time. (WEB) 6 Now we are praying for you here. (WEB)
Psalms 104:26–28
26 There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. 27 All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. 28 When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.
2 Esdras 8:25–27
25 Attend to my words, for as long as I live, I will speak, and as long as I have understanding, I will answer. (WEB) 26 Don’t look at the sins of your people, but on those who have served you in truth. (WEB) 27 Don’t regard the doings of those who act wickedly, but of those who ha… (WEB)
Sirach 29:2–4
2 Lend to your neighbor in time of his need. Repay your neighbor on time. (WEB) 3 Confirm your word, and keep faith with him; and at all seasons you will find what you need. (WEB) 4 Many have considered a loan to be a windfall, and have given trouble to those who helped them. (WEB)
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