¹⁷ Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,^(A)
    and he will reward them for what they have done.^(B)

¹³ Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor
    will also cry out^(A) and not be answered.^(B)

⁹ The generous will themselves be blessed,^(A)
    for they share their food with the poor.^(B)

¹⁴ Like clouds and wind without rain
    is one who boasts of gifts never given.

²⁷ Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,^(A)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.^(B)