VerseRead all of Sirach 29 →
Sirach 29:11
Original
11Lay up thy treasure according to the commandments of the most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than gold.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
9Help the poor for the commandment’s sake, and turn him not away because of his poverty.
10Lose thy money for thy brother and thy friend, and let it not rust under a stone to be lost.
— Sirach 29:11 —
12Shut up alms in thy storehouses: and it shall deliver thee from all affliction.
13It shall fight for thee against thine enemies better than a mighty shield and strong spear.