Sirach 7:28–36
28Remember that you were born of them. What will you repay them for the things that they have done for you?↗
29Fear the Lord with all your soul; and revere his priests.↗
30With all your strength love him who made you. Don’t forsake his ministers.↗
31Fear 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.↗
32Also stretch out your hand to the poor man, that your blessing may be complete.↗
33A gift has grace in the sight of every living man. Don’t withhold grace for a dead man.↗
34Don’t avoid those who weep, and mourn with those who mourn.↗
35Don’t be slow to visit a sick man, for by such things you will gain love.↗
36In all your words, remember eternity, and you will never sin.↗
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