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) 33 A gift has grace in the sight of every living man. Don’t withhold grace for a dead man. (WEB)
Sirach 7:31–33
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Sirach 35:7–9
7 The sacrifice of a righteous man is acceptable. It won’t be forgotten. (WEB) 8 Glorify the Lord with generosity. Don’t reduce the first fruits of your hands. (WEB) 9 In every gift show a cheerful countenance, And dedicate your tithe with gladness. (WEB)
Sirach 14:10–12
10 A miser begrudges bread, and it is lacking at his table. (WEB) 11 My son, according to what you have, treat yourself well, and bring worthy offerings to the Lord. (WEB) 12 Remember that death will not wait, and that the covenant of Hades hasn’t been shown to you. (WEB)
Tobit 4:16–18
16 Give of your bread to the hungry, and of your garments to those who are naked. Give alms from all your abundance. Don’t let your eye be envious when you give alms. (WEB) 17 Pour out your bread on the burial of the just, and give nothing to sinners. (WEB) 18 Ask counsel of every… (WEB)
Sirach 14:15–17
15 Won’t you leave your labors to another, and your toils be divided by lot? (WEB) 16 Give, take, and treat yourself well, because there is no seeking of luxury in Hades. (WEB) 17 All flesh grows old like a garment, for the covenant from the beginning is, “You must die!” (WEB)
Tobit 4:10–12
10 because alms-giving delivers from death, and doesn’t allow you to come into darkness. (WEB) 11 Alms is a good gift in the sight of the Most High for all that give it. (WEB) 12 Beware, my child, of all fornication, and take first a wife of the seed of your fathers. Don’t take a s… (WEB)
Sirach 29:8–10
8 However be patient with a man in poor estate. Don’t keep him waiting for your alms. (WEB) 9 Help a poor man for the commandment’s sake. According to his need don’t send him empty away. (WEB) 10 Lose your money for a brother and a friend. Don’t let it rust under a stone and be l… (WEB)
Deuteronomy 15:9–11
9 Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. 10 Giv…
Proverbs 3:26–28
26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. 27 Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. 28 Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”— when you already have the means.
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