Ben Sira 18:15
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
The Need for Prudence
15 My child, add no reproach to your charity,[a]
or spoil any gift by harsh words.
Ben Sira 20:14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
14 A gift from a fool will do you no good,
for in his eyes this one gift is equal to many.
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