5 My child, be mindful of the Lord our God all your days, and don’t let your will be set to sin and to transgress his commandments: do righteousness all the days of your life, and don’t follow the ways of unrighteousness. (WEB) 6 For if you do what is true, your deeds will prosperously succeed for you, and for all those who do righteousness. (WEB) 7 Give alms from your possessions. When you give alms, don’t let your eye be envious. Don’t turn away your face from any poor man, and the face of God won’t be turned away from you. (WEB)
Tobit 4:5–7
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