Sirach 4:3DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 3 of 36
"Afflict not the heart of the needy, and defer not to give to him that is in distress."
In context
1Son, defraud not the poor of alms, and turn not away thy eyes from the poor.
2Despise not the hungry soul: and provoke not the Boor in his want.
3Afflict not the heart of the needy, and defer not to give to him that is in distress.
4Reject not the petition of the afflicted: and turn not away thy face from the needy.
5Turn not away thy eyes from the poor for fear of anger: and leave not to them that ask of thee to curse thee behind thy back.