Sirach 4:2-4

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

²Do not grieve the hungry,
    or anger one in need.
³Do not add to the troubles of the desperate,
    or delay giving to the needy.
⁴Do not reject a suppliant in distress,
    or turn your face away from the poor.

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