30 With all your strength love him who made you. Don’t forsake his ministers. (WEB) 31 Fear the Lord and honor the priest. Give him his portion, even as it is commanded you: the first fruits, the trespass offering, the gift of the shoulders, the sacrifice of sanctification, and the first fruits of holy things. (WEB) 32 Also stretch out your hand to the poor man, that your blessing may be complete. (WEB)
Sirach 7:30–32
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Sirach 35:7–9
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Sirach 14:10–12
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Proverbs 3:8–10
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Sirach 35:3–5
3 To depart from wickedness pleases the Lord. To depart from unrighteousness is an atoning sacrifice. (WEB) 4 See that you don’t appear in the presence of the Lord empty. (WEB) 5 For all these things are done because of the commandment. (WEB)
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Testament of Joseph 2:6–8
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Tobit 14:8–10
8 And now, my child, depart from Nineveh, because those things which the prophet Jonah spoke will surely come to pass. (WEB) 9 But you must keep the law and the ordinances, and show yourself merciful and righteous, that it may be well with you. (WEB) 10 Bury me decently, and your… (WEB)
Sirach 4:6–8
6 For if he curses you in the bitterness of his soul, he who made him will hear his supplication. (WEB) 7 Endear yourself to the assembly. Bow your head to a great man. (WEB) 8 Incline your ear to a poor man. Answer him with peaceful words in humility. (WEB)
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