Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Son, defraud not the poor of alms, and turn not away thy eyes from the poor. Sirach 3:33Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins: Sirach 3:34 And God provideth for him that sheweth favour: he remembereth him afterwards, and in the time of his fall he shall find a sure stay. Sirach 4:2 Despise not the hungry soul: and provoke not the poor in his want. Sirach 4:3 Afflict not the heart of the needy, and defer not to gibe to him that is in distress. Context Sirach 4… 1Son, defraud not the poor of alms, and turn not away thy eyes from the poor. 2Despise not the hungry soul: and provoke not the poor in his want.… Cross References Sirach 3:33 Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins: Sirach 3:34 And God provideth for him that sheweth favour: he remembereth him afterwards, and in the time of his fall he shall find a sure stay. Sirach 4:2 Despise not the hungry soul: and provoke not the poor in his want. Sirach 4:3 Afflict not the heart of the needy, and defer not to gibe to him that is in distress. |
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