Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing
but one who turns a blind eye will get many a curse.
–Proverbs 28:27
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Alms For the Poor
As water extinguishes a blazing fire
so alms-giving atones for sin.
Those who repay favors give thought to the future;
when they fail they will find support.Duties Toward the Poor and the Oppressed
My child, do not cheat the poor of their living
and do not keep needy eyes waiting.
Do not grieve the hungry
or anger one in need.
Do not add to the troubles of the desperate
or delay giving to the needy.
Do not reject a suppliant in distress
or turn your face away from the poor.
Do not avert your eye from the needy
and give no one reason to curse you;
For if in bitterness of soul some should curse you,
their Creator will hear their prayer.Endear yourself to the congregation;
bow your head low to the great.
Give a hearing to the poor
and return their greeting politely.
Rescue the oppressed from the oppressor
and do not be hesitant in giving a verdict.
Be a father to orphans
and be like a husband to their mother;
You will then be like a son of the Most High
and He will love you more than does your mother.
–Sirach 3:30-31; 4:1-10
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