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Sirach 4:2
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2Make not an hungry soul sorrowful; neither provoke a man in his distress.
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1My son, defraud not the poor of his living, and make not the needy eyes to wait long.
— Sirach 4:2 —
3Add not more trouble to an heart that is vexed; and defer not to give to him that is in need.
4Reject not the supplication of the afflicted; neither turn away thy face from a poor man.