Sirach 17:22

Greek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century · Public domainGreek scribe, Codex Sinaiticus, 1 Chronicles 9:27–10:11, 4th century

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Sirach 17:22 (WEB)
With him the alms of a man is as a signet. He will keep a man’s kindness as the pupil of the eye.

Catechism · 1

§2447Article 7 · The Seventh CommandmentRead at vatican.va
“Among all these, giving alms to the poor is one of the chief witnesses to fraternal charity: it is also a work of justice pleasing to God:” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Tob 4:5-11; Sir 17:22; Mt 6:2-4.

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