Tobit 4:16
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16 Give some of your food to the hungry and some of your clothing to the naked. Give all your surplus as alms, my son, and do not let your eye begrudge your giving of alms.(A)
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Deuteronomy 15:7
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7 “If there is among you anyone in need, a member of your community in any of your towns within the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward your needy neighbor.(A)
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Deuteronomy 15:8
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8 You should rather open your hand, willingly lending enough to meet the need, whatever it may be.(A)
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Proverbs 22:9
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9 Those who are generous are blessed,
for they share their bread with the poor.(A)
Sirach 4:1
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Duties toward the Poor and the Oppressed
4 My child, do not cheat the poor of their living,
and do not keep needy eyes waiting.(A)
Sirach 4:5
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5 Do not avert your eye from the needy,
and give no one reason to curse you,(A)
Sirach 31:13
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13 Remember that a greedy eye is a bad thing.
What has been created more greedy than the eye?
Therefore it covers the face with tears.(A)
Sirach 35:10
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10 Be generous when you worship the Lord,
and do not skimp the first fruits of your hands.(A)
2 Corinthians 9:7
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7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.(A)
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