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Wisdom of Ben Sira 3:30
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Do Not Avert Your Eyes from the Needy[a]

30 As water extinguishes a blazing fire,
    so almsgiving atones for sins.

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  1. Wisdom of Ben Sira 3:30 Those who are attentive to the misery of others draw down upon themselves the Lord’s benevolence, for they regard all human beings as brothers and sisters born of the same Father—God.
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