Sirach 29:1
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On Lending and Borrowing
29 The merciful lend to their neighbors;
by holding out a helping hand they keep the commandments.(A)
Daniel 4:27
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27 Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for[a] your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”(A)
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- 4.27 Aram break off
Tobit 4:7
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7 give alms according to your circumstances, my son, and do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor. Then the face of God will not be turned away from you.(A)
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Matthew 19:21
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21 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money[a] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”(A)
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- 19.21 Gk lacks the money
1 Timothy 6:17-19
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17 As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches but rather on God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.(A) 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,(B) 19 thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
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