Sirach 12:4LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 4 of 19
"Give to the merciful and uphold not the sinner: God will repay vengeance to the ungodly and to sinners, and keep them against the day of vengeance."
In context
2Do good to the just, and thou shalt find great recompense: and if not of him, assuredly of the Lord.
3For there is no good for him that is always occupied in evil, and that giveth no alms: for the Highest hateth sinners, and hath mercy on the penitent.
4Give to the merciful and uphold not the sinner: God will repay vengeance to the ungodly and to sinners, and keep them against the day of vengeance.
5Give to the good, and receive not a sinner.
6Do good to the humble, and give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not to him, lest thereby he overmaster thee.